History
Bachelor's degree · State University of New York at Cortland · Cortland, NY
$30,192Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$51,043Median earnings 4 years after
$58,231Median earnings 5 years after
$22,500Median federal debt
46Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at State University of New York at Cortland earn a median of $30,192 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 $22,500, about 75% 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 |
| University at Albany Albany | $32,174 | $19,500 |
Other programs at State University of New York at Cortland
- Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$59,909 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$58,486 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$55,507 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$49,974 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessMaster's degree
$47,093 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's degree
$42,132 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$40,853 - Business/Managerial EconomicsBachelor's degree
$40,517 - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherBachelor's degree
$39,217 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$37,979 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
$37,940 - CriminologyBachelor's degree
$34,768 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$34,683 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$33,837 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$32,451 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$32,159 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$29,383 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$29,143 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree
$28,289 - MusicBachelor's degree
$18,380
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from State University of New York at Cortland make?
The median salary is $30,192 one year after graduation and $58,231 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.