History
Bachelor's degree · University of Arkansas-Fort Smith · Fort Smith, AR
$26,445Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$45,097Median earnings 4 years after
$43,211Median earnings 5 years after
$20,189Median federal debt
18Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith earn a median of $26,445 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 $20,189, about 76% of first-year earnings.
History (Bachelor's degree) at other Arkansas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Central Arkansas Conway | $29,337 | $25,250 |
| University of Arkansas Fayetteville | $27,873 | $24,250 |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock | $23,785 | $18,298 |
Other programs at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$69,618 - Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$58,380 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$54,484 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$51,896 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree
$45,967 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$40,565 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's degree
$40,525 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$39,057 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$33,460 - Social WorkBachelor's degree
$32,532 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$29,853 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$28,951 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
$26,728 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$26,541 - ChemistryBachelor's degree
$22,255 - Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's degree
$30,098 - Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherAssociate's degree
$41,202 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$23,787 - Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree
$29,453 - Engineering, GeneralAssociate's degree
$75,794
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from University of Arkansas-Fort Smith make?
The median salary is $26,445 one year after graduation and $43,211 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,189.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.