History
Bachelor's degree · Tufts University · Medford, MA
$41,447Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$65,540Median earnings 4 years after
$55,116Median earnings 5 years after
$15,500Median federal debt
36Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Tufts University earn a median of $41,447 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 $15,500, about 37% 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 | — |
| 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 |
| 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 Tufts University
- Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesGraduate certificate
$254,466 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree
$125,250 - Engineering-Related FieldsMaster's degree
$123,639 - DentistryFirst professional degree
$116,356 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$110,512 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$105,659 - International BusinessMaster's degree
$96,018 - Veterinary MedicineFirst professional degree
$92,786 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringMaster's degree
$89,759 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$78,441 - Cognitive ScienceBachelor's degree
$75,672 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$75,367 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$75,125 - International Relations and National Security StudiesMaster's degree
$73,332 - Public HealthMaster's degree
$70,674 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree
$69,543 - MedicineFirst professional degree
$69,235 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$67,713 - Urban Studies/AffairsMaster's degree
$64,224 - Nutrition SciencesMaster's degree
$62,757
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Tufts University make?
The median salary is $41,447 one year after graduation and $55,116 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.