History
Bachelor's degree · Boston College · Chestnut Hill, MA
$41,341Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$80,073Median earnings 4 years after
$72,601Median earnings 5 years after
$18,997Median federal debt
69Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Boston College earn a median of $41,341 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 $18,997, about 46% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
History (Bachelor's degree) at other Massachusetts schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst College Amherst | $56,444 | — |
| 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 |
| 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 Boston College
- Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$130,967 - LawFirst professional degree
$117,864 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesMaster's degree
$117,278 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$114,773 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$111,763 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$90,831 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$86,749 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$82,495 - Information Science/StudiesBachelor's degree
$80,731 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree
$80,046 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$78,934 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$75,512 - Entrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsBachelor's degree
$74,446 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$74,144 - EconomicsMaster's degree
$74,067 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$72,099 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$71,675 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$66,227 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$60,505 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$59,836
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Boston College make?
The median salary is $41,341 one year after graduation and $72,601 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,997.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.