History

Bachelor's degree · University of Maryland-College Park · College Park, MD

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$42,020Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$60,089Median earnings 4 years after
$55,450Median earnings 5 years after
$21,026Median federal debt
83Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at University of Maryland-College Park earn a median of $42,020 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 $21,026, about 50% of first-year earnings.

History (Bachelor's degree) at other Maryland schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Towson University
Towson
$40,162$18,327
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore
$36,547—
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi
$31,852$16,373
St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City
$28,929$23,943
Salisbury University
Salisbury
$27,873$20,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do History graduates from University of Maryland-College Park make?

The median salary is $42,020 one year after graduation and $55,450 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,026.

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