History
Bachelor's degree · Colgate University · Hamilton, NY
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$75,784Median earnings 4 years after
$56,891Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
39Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Colgate University earn a median of $50,739. 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 York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $53,828 | $21,500 |
| Barnard College New York | $48,092 | $16,350 |
| 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 |
Other programs at Colgate University
- Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$79,929 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$77,274 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$56,064 - Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's degree
$53,541 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$51,788 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$48,008 - Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's degree
$44,089 - Research and Experimental PsychologyBachelor's degree
$41,883 - Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's degree
$41,870 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$34,796 - Education, GeneralBachelor's degree
$57,530 - Neurobiology and NeurosciencesBachelor's degree
$40,037 - Peace Studies and Conflict ResolutionBachelor's degree
$79,025 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$57,947 - International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's degree
$67,401
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Colgate University make?
The median salary is $50,739 and $56,891 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.