History
Bachelor's degree · Illinois College · Jacksonville, IL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$43,083Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
11Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Illinois College earn a median of $43,083. 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 Illinois College
- Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$55,155 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$50,017 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$37,925 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$31,438 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$31,386 - Rhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesBachelor's degree
$45,716 - Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's degree
$39,233 - Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
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Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Illinois College make?
The median salary is $43,083 and $43,083 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.