History
Bachelor's degree · Colorado Mesa University · Grand Junction, CO
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$34,421Median earnings 3 years after
$39,252Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
16Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Colorado Mesa University earn a median of $34,421. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,680 four years after graduating (middle half: $36,330–$66,736).
History (Bachelor's degree) at other Colorado schools
| College | Earnings (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 Colorado Springs Colorado Springs | $38,276 | $18,000 |
| 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 |
Other programs at Colorado Mesa University
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$69,631 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsUndergraduate certificate
$65,638 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$65,284 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$54,004 - Education, GeneralMaster's degree
$52,796 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$52,198 - Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$49,827 - Electrical and Power Transmission InstallersUndergraduate certificate
$49,330 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$46,316 - Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's degree
$43,111 - Social WorkBachelor's degree
$42,254 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
$42,136 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$38,204 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$34,116 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$33,622 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$32,899 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$32,565 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$32,460 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree
$31,253 - Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree
$27,136
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Colorado Mesa University make?
The median salary is $34,421 and $39,252 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.