History
Bachelor's degree · Columbia College · Columbia, MO
$40,054Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,794Median earnings 4 years after
$42,789Median earnings 5 years after
$24,839Median federal debt
25Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Columbia College earn a median of $40,054 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 $24,839, about 62% of first-year earnings.
History (Bachelor's degree) at other Missouri schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield | $27,941 | $26,251 |
| University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis | $27,851 | $25,000 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia | $26,996 | $21,000 |
| Truman State University Kirksville | $25,010 | $18,625 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City | $24,289 | $18,750 |
Other programs at Columbia College
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$71,271 - Business/Commerce, GeneralMaster's degree
$71,024 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$67,917 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree
$65,768 - Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's degree
$61,770 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$56,104 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's degree
$54,190 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$53,748 - Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's degree
$49,326 - Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's degree
$48,329 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree
$47,941 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$47,598 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's degree
$47,167 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$46,905 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$46,394 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$46,195 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsMaster's degree
$46,087 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
$45,133 - Business/Commerce, GeneralAssociate's degree
$41,791 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$40,263
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Columbia College make?
The median salary is $40,054 one year after graduation and $42,789 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,839.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.