History at Utah Valley University
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, you may want to check out the program at Utah Valley University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Utah Valley University is in Orem, UT.
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Online & Distance Learning at Utah Valley University
Distance learning is available at Utah Valley University. Of 46,807 students, 6,655 (14%) studied exclusively online and 15,106 (32%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Utah Valley University
Use these rankings to compare Utah Valley University’s History program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Utah | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #3 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #7 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #21 of 26 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #129 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #562 of 618 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Utah | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #3 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #7 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #21 of 26 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #129 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #562 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Utah Valley University
Those who finish Utah Valley University’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 | $33,537 |
| 2 years | $31,133 |
| 3 years | $39,394 |
| 4 years | $36,231 |
| 5 years | $45,756 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, History graduates from Utah Valley University earn a median of $36,231, compared with $53,268 for all Utah Valley University graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at Utah Valley University 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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