History
Bachelor's degree · Western Michigan University · Kalamazoo, MI
$27,087Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,909Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$29,000Median federal debt
17Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Western Michigan University earn a median of $27,087 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 $29,000, about 107% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
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 |
Other programs at Western Michigan University
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$88,781 - Paper Science and EngineeringBachelor's degree
$86,401 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$83,229 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyDoctoral degree
$82,252 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$76,145 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$75,149 - Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree
$74,670 - Public HealthMaster's degree
$73,217 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$69,706 - Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringBachelor's degree
$69,514 - Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's degree
$69,374 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$68,632 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$68,260 - Engineering-Related FieldsBachelor's degree
$67,992 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$64,165 - Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$63,665 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$61,846 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$61,758 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$60,979
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Western Michigan University make?
The median salary is $27,087 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $29,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.