History at Towson University
If you are interested in studying History, you may want to check out the program at Towson University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Towson University is located in Towson, MD.
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Online Class Availability at Towson University
Online coursework is an option at Towson University. Among 19,401 students, 1,638 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,422 (33%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Towson University
These rankings give you a sense of how Towson University’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #2 of 12 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #3 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #7 of 114 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #13 of 112 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #31 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #233 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Towson University
Students who complete Towson 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 | $35,404 |
| 2 years | $41,937 |
| 3 years | $43,393 |
| 4 years | $47,496 |
| 5 years | $53,930 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Towson University report median earnings of $47,496, compared with $62,991 for all Towson University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from Towson University is $15,720.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Towson University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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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