History
Bachelor's degree · Brandeis University · Waltham, MA
$33,903Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,426Median earnings 4 years after
$64,484Median earnings 5 years after
$23,250Median federal debt
28Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Brandeis University earn a median of $33,903 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 $23,250, about 69% 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 |
| 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 Brandeis University
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$89,111 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$80,431 - EconomicsMaster's degree
$69,189 - Public Policy AnalysisMaster's degree
$64,496 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$57,299 - Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's degree
$55,806 - Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's degree
$51,615 - Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's degree
$47,410 - ChemistryBachelor's degree
$46,641 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$45,287 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$43,770 - Area StudiesBachelor's degree
$43,748 - Public Policy AnalysisBachelor's degree
$39,943 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$39,867 - Research and Experimental PsychologyBachelor's degree
$37,494 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$37,475 - International/Globalization StudiesBachelor's degree
$36,874 - AnthropologyBachelor's degree
$35,390 - Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesBachelor's degree
$35,057 - Neurobiology and NeurosciencesBachelor's degree
$32,397
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Brandeis University make?
The median salary is $33,903 one year after graduation and $64,484 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,250.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.