History
Bachelor's degree · Western Illinois University · Macomb, IL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,084Median earnings 4 years after
$44,924Median earnings 5 years after
$30,875Median federal debt
4Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Western Illinois University earn a median of $36,142. 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 $30,875, about 85% 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 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $26,436 | $18,066 |
Other programs at Western Illinois University
- Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$149,003 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$78,675 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$74,490 - Construction ManagementBachelor's degree
$70,789 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$68,648 - Engineering, GeneralBachelor's degree
$66,112 - Engineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralBachelor's degree
$64,762 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$63,284 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$62,578 - Educational/Instructional Media DesignMaster's degree
$60,911 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$57,135 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$56,611 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$54,160 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$49,900 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsMaster's degree
$49,381 - Agriculture, GeneralBachelor's degree
$48,509 - Biology, GeneralMaster's degree
$47,820 - Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's degree
$47,467 - Special Education and TeachingBachelor's degree
$46,729 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$45,137
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Western Illinois University make?
The median salary is $36,142 and $44,924 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $30,875.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.