History
Bachelor's degree · Saginaw Valley State University · University Center, MI
$38,628Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$42,803Median earnings 4 years after
$45,658Median earnings 5 years after
$29,327Median federal debt
18Graduates per year
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
| College | Earnings (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 |
Other programs at Saginaw Valley State University
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$106,840 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$79,954 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$78,950 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$76,823 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$76,244 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$68,037 - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$66,597 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$65,005 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree
$61,433 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$59,937 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$56,457 - Computer Systems AnalysisBachelor's degree
$54,219 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$53,416 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$53,226 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$53,146 - Social WorkMaster's degree
$51,511 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
$48,561 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$46,284 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$44,490 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$44,376
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.