History
Bachelor's degree · The University of Alabama · Tuscaloosa, AL
$25,533Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,213Median earnings 4 years after
$56,524Median earnings 5 years after
$20,568Median federal debt
114Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at The University of Alabama earn a median of $25,533 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,680 four years after graduating (middle half: $36,330–$66,736). Median debt is $20,568, about 81% of first-year earnings.
History (Bachelor's degree) at other Alabama schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Troy University Troy | $39,591 | $27,500 |
| University of Montevallo Montevallo | $32,263 | — |
| Auburn University Auburn | $30,458 | $20,750 |
| University of South Alabama Mobile | $29,744 | $26,000 |
| Jacksonville State University Jacksonville | $29,057 | $28,500 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham | $28,121 | $20,750 |
| University of North Alabama Florence | $27,927 | $18,194 |
Other programs at The University of Alabama
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree
$142,144 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$94,911 - Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$90,007 - Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMaster's degree
$86,616 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$83,651 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$83,078 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$79,504 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$75,238 - LawFirst professional degree
$74,203 - Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's degree
$74,078 - Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringBachelor's degree
$73,887 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$73,000 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$70,619 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$69,809 - Psychology, GeneralDoctoral degree
$69,637 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree
$60,832 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$60,237 - Communication and Media StudiesMaster's degree
$59,911 - Foods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$58,442 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$57,826
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from The University of Alabama make?
The median salary is $25,533 one year after graduation and $56,524 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,568.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.