History at University of Southern Maine
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, take a look at what University of Southern Maine. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Southern Maine is located in Portland, ME.
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Studying Online at University of Southern Maine
Many students take online classes at University of Southern Maine. Among 7,604 students, 1,870 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,803 (37%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at University of Southern Maine
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Southern Maine’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Maine | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #7 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #53 of 58 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #189 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #502 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from University of Southern Maine
Students who complete University of Southern Maine’s History program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,296 |
| 2 years | $32,925 |
| 3 years | $30,435 |
| 4 years | $36,574 |
| 5 years | $44,213 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, History graduates from University of Southern Maine take home a median $36,574, compared with $59,174 for all University of Southern Maine graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from University of Southern Maine is $27,000.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at University of Southern Maine pursue many career paths. Below are 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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