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Bachelor's degree · Saginaw Valley State University · University Center, MI

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$38,628Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$42,803Median earnings 4 years after
$45,658Median earnings 5 years after
$29,327Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Saginaw Valley State University earn a median of $38,628 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 $29,327, about 76% 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
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

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Frequently asked questions

How much do History graduates from Saginaw Valley State University make?

The median salary is $38,628 one year after graduation and $45,658 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $29,327.

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