History
Bachelor's degree · Mount Holyoke College · South Hadley, MA
$23,337Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$30,137Median earnings 3 years after
$47,352Median earnings 5 years after
$23,625Median federal debt
19Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Mount Holyoke College earn a median of $23,337 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 $23,625, about 101% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
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 Mount Holyoke College
- Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$71,672 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$60,619 - Education, OtherMaster's degree
$50,172 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$48,690 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$40,675 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$39,270 - Research and Experimental PsychologyBachelor's degree
$32,439 - International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's degree
$26,306 - Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's degree
$26,013 - Social Sciences, OtherBachelor's degree
$22,829 - Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's degree
$22,791 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$22,680 - AnthropologyBachelor's degree
$19,655 - Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree
$18,420 - Neurobiology and NeurosciencesBachelor's degree
— - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$33,868 - Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's degree
$66,525 - Education, OtherBachelor's degree
$57,051 - Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesBachelor's degree
$59,843
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Mount Holyoke College make?
The median salary is $23,337 one year after graduation and $47,352 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,625.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.