History
Doctoral degree · Princeton University · Princeton, NJ
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$90,535Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
26Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the doctoral degree program in History at Princeton University earn a median of $90,535. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $70,550 four years after graduating (middle half: $53,413–$92,926).
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 - HistoryBachelor's degree
$45,363 - 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
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Princeton University make?
The median salary is $90,535.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.