History
Bachelor's degree · New Jersey City University · Jersey City, NJ
$40,919Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,200Median earnings 4 years after
$54,387Median earnings 5 years after
$21,410Median federal debt
28Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at New Jersey City University earn a median of $40,919 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 $21,410, about 52% of first-year earnings.
History (Bachelor's degree) at other New Jersey schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth University West Long Branch | $48,482 | $27,000 |
| Rider University Lawrenceville | $46,393 | $27,000 |
| Princeton University Princeton | $45,363 | — |
| Rowan University Glassboro | $35,150 | $21,750 |
| Kean University Union | $34,934 | $22,158 |
| Rutgers University-Newark Newark | $33,763 | $19,500 |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick | $33,763 | $19,500 |
| Rutgers University-Camden Camden | $33,763 | $19,500 |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah | $33,145 | $21,500 |
| Montclair State University Montclair | $31,607 | $21,500 |
| Bloomfield College of Montclair State University Bloomfield | $31,607 | $21,500 |
| Stockton University Galloway | $28,897 | $27,000 |
| The College of New Jersey Ewing | $26,218 | $23,250 |
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$67,503 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$65,141 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$64,298 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$63,551 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$62,079 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$58,765 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
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$54,600 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsMaster's degree
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$38,728
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from New Jersey City University make?
The median salary is $40,919 one year after graduation and $54,387 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,410.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.