History
Bachelor's degree · Salem State University · Salem, MA
$29,307Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$49,572Median earnings 4 years after
$54,844Median earnings 5 years after
$25,450Median federal debt
24Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Salem State University earn a median of $29,307 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 $25,450, about 87% 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 |
| 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 |
| Emmanuel College Boston | $28,695 | $27,000 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell | $27,586 | $22,564 |
Other programs at Salem State University
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$87,964 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$80,641 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree
$66,865 - Social WorkMaster's degree
$59,851 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$59,390 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsMaster's degree
$59,093 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$58,024 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$57,706 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$56,644 - Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageMaster's degree
$53,757 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$52,341 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$51,929 - ChemistryBachelor's degree
$49,439 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$46,897 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$45,670 - Social WorkBachelor's degree
$45,450 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$44,812 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$43,968 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's degree
$40,506
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Salem State University make?
The median salary is $29,307 one year after graduation and $54,844 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,450.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.