Best History Graduate Programs in Virginia

History master’s graduates in Virginia earn a weighted average salary of $39,160 3 years after graduation, placing them in the bottom 50% nationally.

Our history graduate rankings cover 2 of the 7 programs available in Virginia, accounting for 76% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

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#1 in Virginia | #3 in History nationally

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

Economic score 0.37

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $48,589

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.4

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $21,607

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#2 in Virginia | #40 in History nationally

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia

Economic score 1.59

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $30,409

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.1

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $34,120

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia

Economic score N/A

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $27,444

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings N/A

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt N/A

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

Economic score N/A

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $25,967

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings N/A

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt N/A

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

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William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia

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University of Virginia

Charlottesville, Virginia

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How long does it take to pay down debt in history in Virginia?

Years

Under a year

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in history is covered by average graduate earnings in under a year.

How much do graduates with a master's degree in history earn in Virginia?

Salary

$39,160

The median master's degree in history graduate earns $39,160 3 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in history cost in Virginia?

Net cost

$26,099

The average annual cost of a master's degree in history is $26,099. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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