1,485 colleges are offering History program through certificate, undergraduate, and graduate levels. For bachelor's degree, 1,253 schools have the History program and 380 schools are offering the program in graduate levels. In 2023, a total of 31,390 students completed the program and earned a degree or certificate in the area. By degree level, 141 students earned undergraduate certificate, 2,538 students earned associate's, 24,214 students earned bachelor's, and 4,288 students earned master's or doctoral degrees.
- 1 March 2024 (Updated)
Expected Earning after Completing History Program is $37,303
Colleges Offering History and Number of Degree Earners
The 2024 average tuition of schools that have History program is $10,303 for state residents and $32,900 for out-of-state students. For graduate History programs, the average tuition is $11,339 for state residents and $24,911 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the History schools by offered degree and number of completers.
| Degree Level | Schools Offered | Completers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | ||
| Associate | 238 | 2,538 | 1,547 | 991 |
| Bachelor | 1,253 | 24,214 | 13,900 | 10,314 |
| Master | 380 | 3,531 | 1,840 | 1,691 |
| Doctoral | ||||
| Doctoral (Research) | 157 | 737 | 397 | 340 |
| Doctoral (Other) | 1 | 20 | 10 | 10 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | ||||
| 2-Years Certificate | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Certificates of less than 12 weeks | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year | 31 | 131 | 37 | 94 |
| Graduate Certificate | ||||
| Post-Bachelor Certificate | 59 | 209 | 121 | 88 |
| Post-Master Certificate | 12 | 11 | 5 | 6 |
Data Source: IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education
Average Salary by Program in History Study
The average salary after completing bachelor's History is $37,303. The salary is based on the median annual earnings of students three years after graduation. The earning with History Master's degree is $47,259.
The average loan debt of the completers in History programs is $21,949
and the estimated monthly loan payment is $219. The debt amount is based only on federal loan debt originated at the school awarding the credential, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 3.73% interest rate.
For History program, the graduates from Amherst College have the highest earning of $84,030 (Bachelor's degree). Students from Dartmouth College and Rice University follow it with average earning $62,107 and $61,295 respectively.
| Tuition & Fees | Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | $67,280 | $84,030 | $7,003 | $13,700 | $137 |
| Dartmouth College | $65,739 | $62,107 | $5,176 | $17,290 | $173 |
| Rice University | $58,128 | $61,295 | $5,108 | - | - |
| Harvard University | $59,076 | $60,343 | $5,029 | - | - |
| University of Pennsylvania | $66,104 | $58,114 | $4,843 | $12,950 | $129 |
Data Source: College Scorecard
Average Earning and Debt by History Sub Major Programs
The next table shows the average earning and debt after completing History area by major program and degree. The average annual earning is calculated based on the earning of students three years after graduation.
- Only data from students who received federal financial aid are included in the calculation.
- The actual earning may differ from the average value.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $37,303 | $3,109 | $21,949 | $219 |
| Master's | $47,259 | $3,938 | $36,160 | $407 |
| Doctoral | $62,364 | $5,197 | - | - |
Data Source: College Scorecard
