History
Bachelor's degree · Boston University · Boston, MA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,986Median earnings 4 years after
$50,739Median earnings 5 years after
$25,996Median federal debt
39Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Boston University earn a median of $33,721. 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 $25,996, about 77% of first-year earnings.
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 |
| 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 |
Other programs at Boston University
- InsuranceMaster's degree
$144,715 - Computer ScienceMaster's degree
$144,484 - LawFirst professional degree
$139,986 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$121,050 - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherMaster's degree
$119,755 - Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMaster's degree
$113,679 - DentistryFirst professional degree
$111,866 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$110,558 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree
$106,809 - Information Science/StudiesMaster's degree
$104,702 - Computer Software and Media ApplicationsMaster's degree
$98,965 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$93,995 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesMaster's degree
$93,057 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$90,050 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$89,942 - Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree
$88,228 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringMaster's degree
$84,095 - Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyMaster's degree
$83,663 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
$82,601 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$80,528
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Boston University make?
The median salary is $33,721 and $50,739 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,996.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.