History
Bachelor's degree · College of the Holy Cross · Worcester, MA
$42,345Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$72,423Median earnings 4 years after
$75,084Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
36Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at College of the Holy Cross earn a median of $42,345 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 $27,000, about 64% 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 | — |
| 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 College of the Holy Cross
- Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$74,842 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$73,234 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$69,288 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$61,761 - Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's degree
$52,210 - ChemistryBachelor's degree
$47,313 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$47,029 - International/Globalization StudiesBachelor's degree
$46,530 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$43,362 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$43,276 - Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's degree
$41,820 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$41,099 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$36,583 - Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's degree
$52,639 - PhysicsBachelor's degree
$99,165 - Visual and Performing Arts, GeneralBachelor's degree
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Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from College of the Holy Cross make?
The median salary is $42,345 one year after graduation and $75,084 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.