History
Bachelor's degree · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Champaign, IL
$26,436Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,718Median earnings 4 years after
$58,586Median earnings 5 years after
$18,066Median federal debt
94Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign earn a median of $26,436 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 $18,066, about 68% 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 |
| 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 |
Other programs at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Computer ScienceMaster's degree
$146,670 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$124,530 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$118,799 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$113,503 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree
$113,061 - Mathematics and Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$109,843 - Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree
$105,575 - PhysicsDoctoral degree
$103,403 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$103,123 - ChemistryDoctoral degree
$101,242 - Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringMaster's degree
$99,132 - Veterinary MedicineDoctoral degree
$96,557 - Food Science and TechnologyMaster's degree
$89,713 - Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's degree
$89,637 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$86,483 - LawDoctoral degree
$84,855 - Systems EngineeringBachelor's degree
$81,785 - Nuclear EngineeringBachelor's degree
$81,134 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$80,187 - Civil EngineeringMaster's degree
$79,099
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign make?
The median salary is $26,436 one year after graduation and $58,586 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,066.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.