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Bachelor's degree · Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College · Baton Rouge, LA

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$32,999Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,454Median earnings 4 years after
$55,753Median earnings 5 years after
$18,562Median federal debt
60Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College earn a median of $32,999 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 $18,562, about 56% of first-year earnings.

History (Bachelor's degree) at other Louisiana schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond
$31,798$22,639
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette
$21,750$15,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do History graduates from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College make?

The median salary is $32,999 one year after graduation and $55,753 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,562.

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