History
Bachelor's degree · University of Nebraska-Lincoln · Lincoln, NE
$33,013Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,944Median earnings 4 years after
$46,214Median earnings 5 years after
$20,880Median federal debt
27Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at University of Nebraska-Lincoln earn a median of $33,013 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 $20,880, about 63% of first-year earnings.
History (Bachelor's degree) at other Nebraska schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney | $39,340 | — |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha | $36,401 | $18,831 |
Other programs at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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$109,909 - Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
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$82,398 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$79,603 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyDoctoral degree
$79,011 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$78,101 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$78,017 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree
$75,137 - Agricultural EngineeringBachelor's degree
$73,907 - Construction Engineering Technology/TechnicianBachelor's degree
$71,797 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$71,318 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$70,542 - LawFirst professional degree
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$61,755 - Agricultural MechanizationBachelor's degree
$59,052 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
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$55,404
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln make?
The median salary is $33,013 one year after graduation and $46,214 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,880.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.