History
Bachelor's degree · Emory University · Atlanta, GA
$33,710Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$69,988Median earnings 4 years after
$60,217Median earnings 5 years after
$21,000Median federal debt
32Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Emory University earn a median of $33,710 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 $21,000, about 62% of first-year earnings.
History (Bachelor's degree) at other Georgia schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Georgia Dahlonega | $38,226 | $23,892 |
| University of West Georgia Carrollton | $35,074 | $28,315 |
| Dalton State College Dalton | $32,899 | — |
| Kennesaw State University Kennesaw | $32,752 | $25,500 |
| Georgia State University Atlanta | $32,602 | $24,375 |
| Valdosta State University Valdosta | $32,340 | $25,000 |
| Augusta University Augusta | $28,689 | $25,000 |
| University of Georgia Athens | $26,983 | $16,500 |
| Georgia Southern University Statesboro | $26,784 | $20,000 |
| Georgia College & State University Milledgeville | $23,907 | $20,875 |
Other programs at Emory University
- Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical StudiesMaster's degree
$188,661 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesMaster's degree
$185,626 - Business/Commerce, GeneralMaster's degree
$166,848 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$143,962 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree
$115,202 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree
$109,067 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$107,880 - Theological and Ministerial StudiesFirst professional degree
$102,148 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree
$100,240 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$85,682 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$80,623 - LawFirst professional degree
$79,803 - GeneticsMaster's degree
$79,751 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$79,073 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsFirst professional degree
$71,789 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$71,340 - EconomicsMaster's degree
$69,551 - Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMaster's degree
$68,090 - MedicineFirst professional degree
$67,663 - Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyMaster's degree
$66,028
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Emory University make?
The median salary is $33,710 one year after graduation and $60,217 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.