History

Bachelor's degree · New Jersey City University · Jersey City, NJ

CIP 54.01

$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

CollegeEarnings (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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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.