History

Doctoral degree · Northwestern University · Evanston, IL

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$70,118Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

14Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in History at Northwestern University earn a median of $70,118. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $70,550 four years after graduating (middle half: $53,413–$92,926).

Other programs at Northwestern University

Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$224,402
LawFirst professional degree$210,979
Business/Commerce, GeneralMaster's degree$188,890
Engineering, OtherMaster's degree$162,147
Engineering-Related FieldsMaster's degree$144,879
Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree$140,444
Information Science/StudiesMaster's degree$131,093
Community Organization and AdvocacyMaster's degree$130,419
Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesFirst professional degree$129,670
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical StudiesMaster's degree$124,451
Medical Illustration and InformaticsMaster's degree$112,816
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree$107,097
Information Science/StudiesBachelor's degree$102,998
Computer ScienceBachelor's degree$99,981
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree$99,283
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, OtherMaster's degree$96,837
Applied MathematicsBachelor's degree$94,684
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansMaster's degree$93,115
ChemistryDoctoral degree$90,302
Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree$89,811

Frequently asked questions

How much do History graduates from Northwestern University make?

The median salary is $70,118.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.