History at Tennessee Technological University
If you are interested in studying History, consider the program at Tennessee Technological University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Tennessee Technological University is located in Cookeville, TN.
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Studying Online at Tennessee Technological University
Online coursework is an option at Tennessee Technological University. Of 10,511 students, 1,033 (10%) studied exclusively online and 3,063 (29%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Tennessee Technological University
These rankings give you a sense of how Tennessee Technological University’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #4 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #11 of 11 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #56 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #99 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #261 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #549 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Tennessee Technological University
Graduates of Tennessee Technological University’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,768 |
| 2 years | $24,035 |
| 4 years | $34,200 |
| 5 years | $41,502 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, History graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn a median of $34,200, compared with $56,495 for all Tennessee Technological University graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Tennessee Technological University is $17,194.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at Tennessee Technological University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for History majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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