History
Bachelor's degree · Rider University · Lawrenceville, NJ
$46,393Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,311Median earnings 4 years after
$55,702Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
10Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Rider University earn a median of $46,393 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 58% 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 |
| 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 Rider University
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$76,319 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$75,650 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$74,777 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
$66,509 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$65,849 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$64,258 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree
$58,890 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$58,490 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$57,881 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$57,536 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$57,145 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$55,303 - Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationMaster's degree
$53,323 - International BusinessBachelor's degree
$53,124 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's degree
$52,940 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$51,657 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$50,838 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$50,478 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$44,352 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$41,864
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Rider University make?
The median salary is $46,393 one year after graduation and $55,702 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.