History

Master's degree · Boston College · Chestnut Hill, MA

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$51,624Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$66,787Median earnings 4 years after
$69,640Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
14Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in History at Boston College earn a median of $51,624 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,360 four years after graduating (middle half: $40,544–$73,546).

History (Master's degree) at other Massachusetts schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Simmons University
Boston
$41,619$59,676

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Frequently asked questions

How much do History graduates from Boston College make?

The median salary is $51,624 one year after graduation and $69,640 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.