History
Bachelor's degree · Eastern Illinois University · Charleston, IL
$32,149Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$40,597Median earnings 4 years after
$44,527Median earnings 5 years after
$20,000Median federal debt
23Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Eastern Illinois University earn a median of $32,149 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 $20,000, about 62% 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 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $36,889 | $27,000 |
| University of Illinois Springfield Springfield | $33,297 | $18,125 |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $33,288 | $22,333 |
| 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 Eastern Illinois University
- Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$67,396 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$64,062 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$59,451 - Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$58,817 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$55,825 - Fine and Studio ArtsMaster's degree
$55,569 - Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesMaster's degree
$54,476 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$51,370 - Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's degree
$50,862 - Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree
$49,757 - Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansMaster's degree
$49,342 - Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree
$49,117 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$48,070 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$46,844 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$45,390 - Special Education and TeachingBachelor's degree
$43,955 - Communication and Media StudiesMaster's degree
$43,587 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree
$42,500 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$42,284 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$41,582
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Eastern Illinois University make?
The median salary is $32,149 one year after graduation and $44,527 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.