History
Bachelor's degree · Princeton University · Princeton, NJ
$45,363Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$80,347Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
72Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Princeton University earn a median of $45,363 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).
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 |
| 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 Princeton University
- Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$146,624 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$103,041 - Operations ResearchBachelor's degree
$100,354 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$85,328 - Public Policy AnalysisMaster's degree
$85,111 - Public Policy AnalysisBachelor's degree
$73,630 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$63,317 - Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyBachelor's degree
$53,038 - Research and Experimental PsychologyBachelor's degree
$47,050 - Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's degree
$41,848 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$35,178 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$32,914 - Neurobiology and NeurosciencesBachelor's degree
$32,647 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$181,687 - HistoryDoctoral degree
$90,535
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Princeton University make?
The median salary is $45,363 one year after graduation.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.