History
Bachelor's degree · Luther College · Decorah, IA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$45,737Median earnings 4 years after
$48,123Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
11Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Luther College earn a median of $45,737. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,680 four years after graduating (middle half: $36,330–$66,736).
History (Bachelor's degree) at other Iowa schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University Ames | $41,294 | $22,000 |
| Grinnell College Grinnell | $39,687 | $17,500 |
| University of Iowa Iowa City | $33,117 | $21,379 |
| University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls | $27,569 | $19,900 |
Other programs at Luther College
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$75,533 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$63,760 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$60,068 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$49,491 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$45,691 - MusicBachelor's degree
$45,367 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
$42,926 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$42,012 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$38,490 - Social WorkBachelor's degree
$30,372 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$30,302 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$29,359 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$21,358 - Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's degree
$19,239 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$55,251 - International/Globalization StudiesBachelor's degree
$37,587 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree
$51,913 - Religion/Religious StudiesBachelor's degree
$30,183 - Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree
$32,298 - Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$36,197
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Luther College make?
The median salary is $45,737 and $48,123 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.