History

Bachelor's degree · Northern Kentucky University · Highland Heights, KY

CIP 54.01

$29,619Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,109Median earnings 4 years after
$44,967Median earnings 5 years after
$24,484Median federal debt
57Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Northern Kentucky University earn a median of $29,619 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 $24,484, about 83% of first-year earnings.

History (Bachelor's degree) at other Kentucky schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond
$29,346$24,250
University of Kentucky
Lexington
$28,432$18,750
Murray State University
Murray
$27,831$21,750
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green
$27,177$21,125
University of Louisville
Louisville
$22,047$21,490

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Frequently asked questions

How much do History graduates from Northern Kentucky University make?

The median salary is $29,619 one year after graduation and $44,967 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,484.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.