History
Bachelor's degree · Western Connecticut State University · Danbury, CT
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$49,967Median earnings 4 years after
$50,253Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
15Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Western Connecticut State University earn a median of $36,946. 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 Connecticut schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University New Haven | $54,700 | $8,250 |
| Southern Connecticut State University New Haven | $34,858 | $20,500 |
| Connecticut College New London | $34,657 | $21,500 |
| Central Connecticut State University New Britain | $30,301 | $23,250 |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford | $27,581 | $21,377 |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford | $27,581 | $21,377 |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton | $27,581 | $21,377 |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury | $27,581 | $21,377 |
| University of Connecticut Storrs | $27,581 | $21,377 |
| Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic | $26,186 | $22,395 |
Other programs at Western Connecticut State University
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$127,107 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$86,600 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$77,969 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$76,314 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$59,556 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$58,144 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$50,635 - Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's degree
$50,443 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$46,470 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$45,967 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree
$42,454 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's degree
$39,696 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$38,235 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$37,787 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$36,070 - Social WorkBachelor's degree
$33,033 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$32,064 - Radio, Television, and Digital CommunicationBachelor's degree
$30,582 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$27,909 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
$27,784
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Western Connecticut State University make?
The median salary is $36,946 and $50,253 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.