History
Bachelor's degree · St Olaf College · Northfield, MN
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$42,538Median earnings 4 years after
$47,745Median earnings 5 years after
$25,812Median federal debt
24Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at St Olaf College earn a median of $32,955. 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 $25,812, about 78% of first-year earnings.
History (Bachelor's degree) at other Minnesota schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth | $42,297 | $22,881 |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato | $39,186 | $21,241 |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis | $26,635 | $19,000 |
Other programs at St Olaf College
- Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$82,278 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$76,078 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$58,825 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$56,238 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's degree
$47,807 - Social WorkBachelor's degree
$45,146 - ChemistryBachelor's degree
$44,020 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$36,429 - Religion/Religious StudiesBachelor's degree
$36,329 - Area StudiesBachelor's degree
$35,569 - Research and Experimental PsychologyBachelor's degree
$35,070 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree
$33,577 - Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's degree
$32,094 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$30,953 - Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's degree
$29,921 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$29,398 - Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesBachelor's degree
$28,288 - East Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's degree
$27,328 - Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree
$26,870 - MusicBachelor's degree
$24,732
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from St Olaf College make?
The median salary is $32,955 and $47,745 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,812.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.