History
Bachelor's degree · Kean University · Union, NJ
$34,934Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$60,236Median earnings 4 years after
$55,308Median earnings 5 years after
$22,158Median federal debt
50Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Kean University earn a median of $34,934 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 $22,158, about 63% 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 | — |
| New Jersey City University Jersey City | $40,919 | $21,410 |
| Rowan University Glassboro | $35,150 | $21,750 |
| 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 |
Other programs at Kean University
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$101,039 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$79,188 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree
$73,099 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree
$69,454 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$67,373 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$66,012 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$62,769 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$55,867 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$55,811 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
$54,826 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$54,447 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$54,319 - Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsBachelor's degree
$51,540 - Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesBachelor's degree
$50,645 - Social WorkMaster's degree
$50,074 - Special Education and TeachingBachelor's degree
$48,628 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$46,685 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$46,386 - Public AdministrationBachelor's degree
$45,850 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$45,782
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Kean University make?
The median salary is $34,934 one year after graduation and $55,308 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,158.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.