History
Bachelor's degree · Calvin University · Grand Rapids, MI
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$31,539Median earnings 3 years after
$45,411Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
11Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Calvin University earn a median of $31,539. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,680 four years after graduating (middle half: $36,330–$66,736).
History (Bachelor's degree) at other Michigan schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne State University Detroit | $41,874 | $25,000 |
| Saginaw Valley State University University Center | $38,628 | $29,327 |
| Oakland University Rochester Hills | $36,257 | $22,250 |
| Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant | $33,000 | $22,000 |
| Northern Michigan University Marquette | $32,675 | $25,500 |
| Michigan State University East Lansing | $32,434 | $25,025 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor | $31,215 | $19,096 |
| Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti | $28,414 | $29,499 |
| Grand Valley State University Allendale | $27,341 | $25,524 |
| Western Michigan University Kalamazoo | $27,087 | $29,000 |
Other programs at Calvin University
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$73,682 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$73,145 - Engineering, GeneralBachelor's degree
$68,852 - Education, GeneralMaster's degree
$65,014 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$63,533 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$48,637 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$45,751 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$44,851 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$43,746 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's degree
$42,737 - Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's degree
$38,068 - Social WorkBachelor's degree
$31,584 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$30,071 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$29,996 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$27,440 - Rhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesBachelor's degree
$26,637 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree
$26,309 - Film/Video and Photographic ArtsBachelor's degree
$15,906 - Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree
$29,931 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesBachelor's degree
$60,986
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Calvin University make?
The median salary is $31,539 and $45,411 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.