History

Bachelor's degree · University of West Georgia · Carrollton, GA

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$35,074Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$52,514Median earnings 4 years after
$48,446Median earnings 5 years after
$28,315Median federal debt
18Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at University of West Georgia earn a median of $35,074 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 $28,315, about 81% of first-year earnings.

History (Bachelor's degree) at other Georgia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega
$38,226$23,892
Emory University
Atlanta
$33,710$21,000
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

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Frequently asked questions

How much do History graduates from University of West Georgia make?

The median salary is $35,074 one year after graduation and $48,446 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $28,315.

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