History

Bachelor's degree · Columbia College · Columbia, MO

CIP 54.01

$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

CollegeEarnings (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

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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.