History
Bachelor's degree · University at Albany · Albany, NY
$32,174Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,377Median earnings 4 years after
$54,941Median earnings 5 years after
$19,500Median federal debt
70Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at University at Albany earn a median of $32,174 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 $19,500, about 61% 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 |
| 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 |
| Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva | $30,710 | $27,000 |
Other programs at University at Albany
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$79,549 - TaxationMaster's degree
$77,521 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyDoctoral degree
$68,522 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$68,270 - Applied MathematicsBachelor's degree
$65,604 - Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree
$64,591 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
$62,076 - Public AdministrationGraduate certificate
$61,208 - Public HealthMaster's degree
$60,321 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$58,981 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$55,124 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$54,318 - Social WorkMaster's degree
$53,345 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$53,103 - CriminologyMaster's degree
$52,515 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$51,925 - Mathematics and Statistics, OtherBachelor's degree
$51,917 - Rhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesMaster's degree
$50,934 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$49,759 - Public HealthGraduate certificate
$49,703
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from University at Albany make?
The median salary is $32,174 one year after graduation and $54,941 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.