History

Bachelor's degree · University of Nevada-Reno · Reno, NV

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$33,981Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,230Median earnings 4 years after
$55,130Median earnings 5 years after
$16,500Median federal debt
51Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at University of Nevada-Reno earn a median of $33,981 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 $16,500, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

History (Bachelor's degree) at other Nevada schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Nevada State University
Henderson
$50,149$24,600
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas
$16,100$19,037

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Frequently asked questions

How much do History graduates from University of Nevada-Reno make?

The median salary is $33,981 one year after graduation and $55,130 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,500.

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