History
Bachelor's degree · University of Massachusetts-Boston · Boston, MA
$46,908Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,992Median earnings 4 years after
$55,180Median earnings 5 years after
$23,801Median federal debt
34Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at University of Massachusetts-Boston earn a median of $46,908 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 $23,801, about 51% 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 |
| 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$111,431 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$84,600 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$82,118 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$79,672 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$71,748 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
$67,584 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$65,431 - GerontologyMaster's degree
$65,174 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$60,385 - Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMaster's degree
$59,206 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$58,930 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$58,909 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyDoctoral degree
$58,588 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$54,309 - Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's degree
$50,352 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$49,417 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$46,523 - Social WorkBachelor's degree
$45,227 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$42,721 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$42,480
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston make?
The median salary is $46,908 one year after graduation and $55,180 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,801.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.