History
Bachelor's degree · DePaul University · Chicago, IL
$36,889Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,857Median earnings 4 years after
$52,601Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
31Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at DePaul University earn a median of $36,889 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 $27,000, about 73% of first-year earnings.
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 |
| 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 DePaul University
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree
$204,157 - Computer EngineeringMaster's degree
$121,173 - Computer Software and Media ApplicationsMaster's degree
$115,112 - TaxationMaster's degree
$102,309 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$101,710 - Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementMaster's degree
$96,785 - Computer ProgrammingMaster's degree
$94,629 - Information Science/StudiesMaster's degree
$90,950 - StatisticsMaster's degree
$87,313 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
$84,066 - Human Computer InteractionMaster's degree
$82,399 - Applied MathematicsMaster's degree
$81,728 - Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementBachelor's degree
$79,863 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$77,655 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$73,882 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$72,581 - Computer ProgrammingBachelor's degree
$72,234 - EconomicsMaster's degree
$69,682 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$69,250 - Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's degree
$68,993
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from DePaul University make?
The median salary is $36,889 one year after graduation and $52,601 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.