History
Bachelor's degree · Bradley University · Peoria, IL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$46,719Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
9Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Bradley University earn a median of $46,719. 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 Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University Evanston | $50,161 | $15,917 |
| University of Chicago Chicago | $46,616 | — |
| Illinois State University Normal | $40,465 | $21,500 |
| Northeastern Illinois University Chicago | $39,102 | $15,000 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $36,889 | $27,000 |
| University of Illinois Springfield Springfield | $33,297 | $18,125 |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $33,288 | $22,333 |
| Eastern Illinois University Charleston | $32,149 | $20,000 |
| Loyola University Chicago Chicago | $31,079 | $23,288 |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale | $30,101 | $21,687 |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville | $26,916 | $18,992 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $26,474 | $19,000 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $26,436 | $18,066 |
Other programs at Bradley University
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree
$108,003 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$105,021 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$76,475 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$73,143 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$72,573 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$71,746 - Construction EngineeringBachelor's degree
$71,053 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree
$68,874 - Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree
$68,166 - Manufacturing EngineeringBachelor's degree
$67,488 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$66,457 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$65,842 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$58,338 - Information Science/StudiesBachelor's degree
$58,014 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$57,401 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$54,261 - International BusinessBachelor's degree
$52,357 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$51,347 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$50,358 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$48,663
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Bradley University make?
The median salary is $46,719 and $46,719 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.