History
Bachelor's degree · St Lawrence University · Canton, NY
$35,230Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,349Median earnings 4 years after
$56,830Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
22Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at St Lawrence University earn a median of $35,230 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 $27,000, about 77% of first-year earnings.
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 |
| 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 St Lawrence University
- Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$72,849 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$58,047 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$57,829 - Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's degree
$54,772 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$37,068 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$35,977 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$35,414 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$33,561 - Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's degree
$33,270 - Social Sciences, OtherBachelor's degree
$32,933 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$29,493 - International/Globalization StudiesBachelor's degree
$26,016 - Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyBachelor's degree
$17,443 - Neurobiology and NeurosciencesBachelor's degree
— - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$59,581 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$34,223 - Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree
$53,720
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from St Lawrence University make?
The median salary is $35,230 one year after graduation and $56,830 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.