History
Bachelor's degree · Grinnell College · Grinnell, IA
$39,687Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,703Median earnings 4 years after
$66,562Median earnings 5 years after
$17,500Median federal debt
12Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Grinnell College earn a median of $39,687 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 $17,500, about 44% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
History (Bachelor's degree) at other Iowa schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University Ames | $41,294 | $22,000 |
| University of Iowa Iowa City | $33,117 | $21,379 |
| University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls | $27,569 | $19,900 |
Other programs at Grinnell College
- Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$84,449 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$46,791 - Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's degree
$38,598 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$37,170 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$36,662 - Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's degree
$28,691 - Research and Experimental PsychologyBachelor's degree
$28,507 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$28,216 - Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree
$20,111 - Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesBachelor's degree
$37,613 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$41,882 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
$59,638 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$37,882 - AnthropologyBachelor's degree
$43,162
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Grinnell College make?
The median salary is $39,687 one year after graduation and $66,562 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.