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Bachelor's degree · SUNY Old Westbury · Old Westbury, NY
$33,901Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$49,972Median earnings 4 years after
$48,350Median earnings 5 years after
$16,180Median federal debt
33Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at SUNY Old Westbury earn a median of $33,901 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 $16,180, about 48% 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 |
| 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 |
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$65,441 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$63,463 - Information Science/StudiesBachelor's degree
$56,333 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$52,090 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$47,652 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$46,941 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$43,204 - Social Sciences, OtherBachelor's degree
$40,537 - Special Education and TeachingBachelor's degree
$38,978 - CriminologyBachelor's degree
$38,764 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$37,826 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$34,666 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$33,561 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$33,228 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$31,000 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$29,256 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
$27,165 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$27,142
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from SUNY Old Westbury make?
The median salary is $33,901 one year after graduation and $48,350 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,180.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.