History
Bachelor's degree · Southern Illinois University Edwardsville · Edwardsville, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn a median of $26,916 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 $18,992, about 71% 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 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $26,474 | $19,000 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $26,436 | $18,066 |
Other programs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree
$165,748 - DentistryFirst professional degree
$154,408 - Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationFirst professional degree
$119,267 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$79,617 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$79,441 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$76,106 - Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree
$73,092 - Health Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesMaster's degree
$72,892 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$72,649 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$71,841 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$71,161 - Construction Engineering Technology/TechnicianBachelor's degree
$67,450 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$67,260 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$66,546 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$62,291 - Biology, GeneralMaster's degree
$56,315 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$55,844 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$53,653 - Business/Managerial EconomicsBachelor's degree
$53,219 - Psychology, GeneralMaster's degree
$52,062
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville make?
The median salary is $26,916 one year after graduation and $46,076 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,992.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.