History

Bachelor's degree · University of Colorado Colorado Springs · Colorado Springs, CO

CIP 54.01

$38,276Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$43,949Median earnings 4 years after
$44,119Median earnings 5 years after
$18,000Median federal debt
47Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at University of Colorado Colorado Springs earn a median of $38,276 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 $18,000, about 47% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

History (Bachelor's degree) at other Colorado schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver
$42,785$26,270
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver
$38,627$17,604
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder
$37,044$15,250
University of Denver
Denver
$36,774—
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins
$36,272$21,500
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley
$35,403$22,906
Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo
$32,603$16,450

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Frequently asked questions

How much do History graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs make?

The median salary is $38,276 one year after graduation and $44,119 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,000.

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