History at University of Alaska Anchorage
If you are interested in studying History, you may want to check out the program at University of Alaska Anchorage. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Alaska Anchorage is located in Anchorage, AK.
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Studying Online at University of Alaska Anchorage
Many students take online classes at University of Alaska Anchorage. Among 10,493 students, 3,393 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,123 (39%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at University of Alaska Anchorage
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Alaska Anchorage’s History program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alaska | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Alaska | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #54 of 129 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #93 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #201 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #274 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage
Graduates of University of Alaska Anchorage’s History program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,121 |
| 2 years | $31,670 |
| 3 years | $35,319 |
| 4 years | $51,631 |
| 5 years | $55,609 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, History graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage take home a median $51,631, compared with $54,505 for all University of Alaska Anchorage graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at University of Alaska Anchorage go on to a range of careers. Here 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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