History
Bachelor's degree · University of Northern Iowa · Cedar Falls, IA
$27,569Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$49,313Median earnings 4 years after
$50,182Median earnings 5 years after
$19,900Median federal debt
36Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at University of Northern Iowa earn a median of $27,569 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 $19,900, about 72% of first-year earnings.
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 |
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$73,847 - Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$69,122 - Construction ManagementBachelor's degree
$68,698 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$65,960 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$61,088 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$61,012 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$60,588 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$60,535 - MathematicsMaster's degree
$60,117 - Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's degree
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$56,866 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$54,544 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$52,759 - Social WorkMaster's degree
$52,302 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$51,690 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$49,314 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$48,990 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$47,858
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from University of Northern Iowa make?
The median salary is $27,569 one year after graduation and $50,182 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,900.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.