History
Bachelor's degree · Michigan State University · East Lansing, MI
$32,434Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,224Median earnings 4 years after
$48,421Median earnings 5 years after
$25,025Median federal debt
64Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Michigan State University earn a median of $32,434 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 $25,025, about 77% of first-year earnings.
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 |
| 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 Michigan State University
- Business/Commerce, GeneralMaster's degree
$133,992 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree
$120,834 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$117,756 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$104,677 - Veterinary MedicineFirst professional degree
$100,429 - Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's degree
$99,526 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$96,585 - Pharmacology and ToxicologyMaster's degree
$93,234 - Food Science and TechnologyMaster's degree
$92,232 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$86,192 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$83,934 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$83,874 - Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$82,912 - MarketingMaster's degree
$81,245 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$80,259 - PhysicsDoctoral degree
$80,184 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$79,023 - Materials EngineeringBachelor's degree
$78,276 - Engineering-Related FieldsBachelor's degree
$76,563 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsMaster's degree
$75,435
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Michigan State University make?
The median salary is $32,434 one year after graduation and $48,421 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,025.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.