History

Bachelor's degree · Auburn University · Auburn, AL

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$30,458Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,133Median earnings 4 years after
$47,668Median earnings 5 years after
$20,750Median federal debt
46Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Auburn University earn a median of $30,458 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 $20,750, about 68% 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—
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
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
$25,533$20,568

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Frequently asked questions

How much do History graduates from Auburn University make?

The median salary is $30,458 one year after graduation and $47,668 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,750.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.