History
Bachelor's degree · CUNY Hunter College · New York, NY
$28,790Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,253Median earnings 4 years after
$64,752Median earnings 5 years after
$13,000Median federal debt
41Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at CUNY Hunter College earn a median of $28,790 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 $13,000, about 45% 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 |
| 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 |
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$48,918
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from CUNY Hunter College make?
The median salary is $28,790 one year after graduation and $64,752 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.