History
Bachelor's degree · University of South Alabama · Mobile, AL
$29,744Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,887Median earnings 4 years after
$43,909Median earnings 5 years after
$26,000Median federal debt
25Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at University of South Alabama earn a median of $29,744 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 $26,000, about 87% 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 |
| 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 |
Other programs at University of South Alabama
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree
$127,618 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree
$117,532 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$104,698 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$81,499 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree
$78,295 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesDoctoral degree
$75,598 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$71,116 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$69,447 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree
$69,115 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$67,175 - MedicineDoctoral degree
$60,781 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$59,626 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$59,611 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$59,547 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$59,414 - Information Science/StudiesBachelor's degree
$56,344 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$55,256 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$53,827 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$50,877 - Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's degree
$50,515
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from University of South Alabama make?
The median salary is $29,744 one year after graduation and $43,909 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.