History
Bachelor's degree · Monmouth University · West Long Branch, NJ
$48,482Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$63,947Median earnings 4 years after
$54,449Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
24Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Monmouth University earn a median of $48,482 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 $27,000, about 56% of first-year earnings.
History (Bachelor's degree) at other New Jersey schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Other programs at Monmouth University
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$115,351 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$115,337 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$88,812 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$67,757 - Education, GeneralMaster's degree
$63,185 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$62,696 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$60,663 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$60,300 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$57,322 - Education, GeneralBachelor's degree
$55,579 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$53,196 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsMaster's degree
$52,659 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$51,980 - Social WorkMaster's degree
$51,318 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$50,737 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$47,179 - AnthropologyBachelor's degree
$46,302 - ChemistryBachelor's degree
$43,512 - AnthropologyMaster's degree
$40,184 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$37,862
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Monmouth University make?
The median salary is $48,482 one year after graduation and $54,449 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.