History

Bachelor's degree · University of Arkansas · Fayetteville, AR

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$27,873Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$49,972Median earnings 4 years after
$51,587Median earnings 5 years after
$24,250Median federal debt
69Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at University of Arkansas earn a median of $27,873 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 $24,250, about 87% of first-year earnings.

History (Bachelor's degree) at other Arkansas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Central Arkansas
Conway
$29,337$25,250
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith
$26,445$20,189
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock
$23,785$18,298

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Frequently asked questions

How much do History graduates from University of Arkansas make?

The median salary is $27,873 one year after graduation and $51,587 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,250.

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