History

Bachelor's degree · University of Louisiana at Lafayette · Lafayette, LA

CIP 54.01

$21,750Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$44,299Median earnings 5 years after
$15,000Median federal debt
12Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at University of Louisiana at Lafayette earn a median of $21,750 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 $15,000, about 69% 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
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond
$31,798$22,639

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Frequently asked questions

How much do History graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette make?

The median salary is $21,750 one year after graduation and $44,299 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,000.

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