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Bachelor's degree · University of Michigan-Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, MI

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$31,215Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$62,077Median earnings 4 years after
$65,724Median earnings 5 years after
$19,096Median federal debt
107Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor earn a median of $31,215 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 $19,096, about 61% of first-year earnings.

History (Bachelor's degree) at other Michigan schools

CollegeEarnings (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
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

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Frequently asked questions

How much do History graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor make?

The median salary is $31,215 one year after graduation and $65,724 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,096.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.