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Bachelor's degree · The University of Alabama · Tuscaloosa, AL

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$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

CollegeEarnings (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

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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.