Compare 6 History. programs in West Virginia. Average earnings: $34,699.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, History programs tell a different story. Across 6 programs in West Virginia, earnings range from $24,615 to $45,985—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
West Virginia University's History program leads with graduates earning $45,985, well above the $34,699 state average. With 44 graduates in the latest cohort and an 86% acceptance rate, WVU demonstrates that accessible admissions can still produce strong career outcomes in this field.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. West Virginia University graduates borrow $22,500 and face a 13.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Manageable' category. For families including parent loans, Fairmont State leads with a 33.8% family burden, though all programs show challenging debt loads for History graduates.
Highest program earnings: $45,985
Strong outcomes ($45,985) with 86% acceptance
13.2% payment burden | Manageable
33.8% family burden | High burden
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | West Virginia UniversityPublic | $45,985 | 44 | $22,500 | Manageable | $32,980 | High |
| #2 | $36,973 | 13 | $21,000 | Challenging | $12,589 | High | |
| #3 | Shepherd UniversityPublic | $34,069 | 14 | $21,600 | High | $21,546 | High |
| #4 | $33,996 | 16 | $23,338 | High | $13,810 | High | |
| #5 | Marshall UniversityPublic | $32,556 | 14 | $23,250 | High | $13,944 | High |
| #6 | Concord UniversityPublic | $24,615 | 7 | $18,900 | High | $11,844 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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