History
Bachelor's degree · Southern Illinois University-Carbondale · Carbondale, IL
$30,101Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$52,900Median earnings 4 years after
$43,377Median earnings 5 years after
$21,687Median federal debt
13Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $30,101 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 $21,687, about 72% 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 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 |
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$54,290
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale make?
The median salary is $30,101 one year after graduation and $43,377 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,687.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.