History

Master's degree · Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$72,306Median earnings 4 years after
$66,380Median earnings 5 years after
$66,561Median federal debt
47Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in History at Columbia University in the City of New York earn a median of $72,306. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,360 four years after graduating (middle half: $40,544–$73,546). Median debt is $66,561, about 92% of first-year earnings.

History (Master's degree) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Pace University
New York
$63,996—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do History graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York make?

The median salary is $72,306 and $66,380 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $66,561.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.