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Bachelor's degree · Missouri State University-Springfield · Springfield, MO

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$27,941Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$38,485Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$26,251Median federal debt
27Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Missouri State University-Springfield earn a median of $27,941 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 $26,251, about 94% of first-year earnings.

History (Bachelor's degree) at other Missouri schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Columbia College
Columbia
$40,054$24,839
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 Missouri State University-Springfield make?

The median salary is $27,941 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,251.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.