History
Bachelor's degree · Amherst College · Amherst, MA
$56,444Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$103,601Median earnings 4 years after
$158,858Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
28Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Amherst College earn a median of $56,444 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).
History (Bachelor's degree) at other Massachusetts schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University Cambridge | $53,468 | $12,721 |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston | $46,908 | $23,801 |
| Fitchburg State University Fitchburg | $46,184 | — |
| College of the Holy Cross Worcester | $42,345 | $27,000 |
| Tufts University Medford | $41,447 | $15,500 |
| Boston College Chestnut Hill | $41,341 | $18,997 |
| Worcester State University Worcester | $38,028 | $24,680 |
| Framingham State University Framingham | $34,836 | $26,997 |
| Bridgewater State University Bridgewater | $34,215 | $26,750 |
| Brandeis University Waltham | $33,903 | $23,250 |
| Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Norton | $32,896 | $25,990 |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth | $30,581 | $21,250 |
| Salem State University Salem | $29,307 | $25,450 |
| Emmanuel College Boston | $28,695 | $27,000 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell | $27,586 | $22,564 |
Other programs at Amherst College
- Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$100,596 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$90,568 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$78,500 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$61,125 - Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's degree
$49,322 - Area StudiesBachelor's degree
$49,149 - Research and Experimental PsychologyBachelor's degree
$45,786 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$41,979 - Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesBachelor's degree
$40,120 - Neurobiology and NeurosciencesBachelor's degree
$38,387
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Amherst College make?
The median salary is $56,444 one year after graduation and $158,858 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.