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Bachelor's degree · Barnard College · New York, NY
$48,092Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$62,258Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$16,350Median federal debt
39Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Barnard College earn a median of $48,092 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 $16,350, about 34% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
History (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $53,828 | $21,500 |
| Cornell University Ithaca | $44,706 | $17,110 |
| CUNY Lehman College Bronx | $43,874 | $12,897 |
| New York University New York | $39,636 | $18,875 |
| Vassar College Poughkeepsie | $38,461 | $19,000 |
| Nazareth University Rochester | $37,677 | $24,750 |
| SUNY Oneonta Oneonta | $36,625 | $19,000 |
| Stony Brook University Stony Brook | $36,426 | $19,500 |
| SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo | $35,822 | $20,160 |
| St Lawrence University Canton | $35,230 | $27,000 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $34,610 | $24,250 |
| SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury | $33,901 | $16,180 |
| Mount Saint Mary College Newburgh | $32,383 | $26,999 |
| University at Albany Albany | $32,174 | $19,500 |
| Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva | $30,710 | $27,000 |
Other programs at Barnard College
- Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$107,434 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$85,860 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$57,298 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$48,215 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$47,329 - Research and Experimental PsychologyBachelor's degree
$44,055 - Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's degree
$42,622 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$40,414 - Urban Studies/AffairsBachelor's degree
$40,294 - Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree
$39,947 - Area StudiesBachelor's degree
$34,142 - Neurobiology and NeurosciencesBachelor's degree
$24,569 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
— - Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's degree
$53,521 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$50,891
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Barnard College make?
The median salary is $48,092 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,350.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.