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Bachelor's degree · Southeastern Louisiana University · Hammond, LA

CIP 54.01

$31,798Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$45,161Median earnings 4 years after
$39,143Median earnings 5 years after
$22,639Median federal debt
32Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Southeastern Louisiana University earn a median of $31,798 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 $22,639, about 71% of first-year earnings.

History (Bachelor's degree) at other Louisiana schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge
$32,999$18,562
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette
$21,750$15,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do History graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University make?

The median salary is $31,798 one year after graduation and $39,143 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,639.

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