History at University of South Carolina-Upstate
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, take a look at what University of South Carolina-Upstate. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of South Carolina-Upstate sits in Spartanburg, SC.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of South Carolina-Upstate
Online coursework is an option at University of South Carolina-Upstate. Of 4,916 students, 1,163 (24%) studied exclusively online and 3,016 (61%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at University of South Carolina-Upstate
These rankings give you a sense of how University of South Carolina-Upstate’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #1 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #6 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #42 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #69 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #223 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #432 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from University of South Carolina-Upstate
Those who finish University of South Carolina-Upstate’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $21,254 |
| 2 years | $32,284 |
| 3 years | $37,102 |
| 4 years | $42,065 |
| 5 years | $45,045 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, History graduates from University of South Carolina-Upstate take home a median $42,065, compared with $47,560 for all University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at University of South Carolina-Upstate go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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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