History
Bachelor's degree · Rutgers University-Newark · Newark, NJ
$33,763Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,657Median earnings 4 years after
$58,981Median earnings 5 years after
$19,500Median federal debt
16Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Rutgers University-Newark earn a median of $33,763 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 $19,500, 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 |
| 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-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 Rutgers University-Newark
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree
$133,934 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$114,572 - Biology, GeneralDoctoral degree
$106,354 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree
$101,022 - Biological and Physical SciencesMaster's degree
$96,037 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$82,390 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$80,448 - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$80,060 - ChemistryDoctoral degree
$78,947 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$77,492 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$77,416 - Psychology, GeneralDoctoral degree
$76,627 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$72,259 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$68,338 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$68,141 - Public HealthMaster's degree
$67,571 - Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's degree
$63,023 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$58,896 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
$58,428 - Information Science/StudiesBachelor's degree
$56,360
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Rutgers University-Newark make?
The median salary is $33,763 one year after graduation and $58,981 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.