History at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
If you plan to study History, take a look at what The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is located in Chattanooga, TN.
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Studying Online at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Online coursework is an option at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. Among 11,775 students, 1,264 (11%) studied exclusively online and 6,877 (58%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
These rankings give you a sense of how The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga’s History program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #2 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #6 of 11 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #32 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #54 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #173 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #331 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Students who complete The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,558 |
| 2 years | $26,739 |
| 4 years | $39,719 |
| 5 years | $50,281 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, History graduates from The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga earn a median of $39,719, compared with $57,921 for all The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for History graduates, 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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