History
Bachelor's degree · Harvard University · Cambridge, MA
$53,468Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$70,679Median earnings 4 years after
$94,015Median earnings 5 years after
$12,721Median federal debt
161Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Harvard University earn a median of $53,468 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 $12,721, about 24% 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 | — |
| 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 Harvard University
- Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesMaster's degree
$231,040 - Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesGraduate certificate
$206,974 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsFirst professional degree
$205,703 - Computer EngineeringMaster's degree
$177,890 - LawFirst professional degree
$175,880 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree
$158,673 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$152,251 - Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyMaster's degree
$142,377 - StatisticsBachelor's degree
$141,116 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
$133,307 - Education, GeneralDoctoral degree
$127,194 - Visual and Performing Arts, GeneralMaster's degree
$115,516 - Applied MathematicsBachelor's degree
$114,279 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesMaster's degree
$111,894 - Public HealthMaster's degree
$108,479 - Public HealthDoctoral degree
$104,766 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$103,993 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$103,400 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$91,204 - Educational/Instructional Media DesignMaster's degree
$90,736
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Harvard University make?
The median salary is $53,468 one year after graduation and $94,015 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,721.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.