History
Bachelor's degree · Empire State University · Saratoga Springs, NY
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$45,252Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$18,750Median federal debt
44Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Empire State University earn a median of $45,252. 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 $18,750, about 41% 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 |
Other programs at Empire State University
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$116,832 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$94,830 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$62,860 - Business/Commerce, GeneralAssociate's degree
$62,409 - Physical Sciences, OtherBachelor's degree
$59,562 - Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's degree
$57,225 - Curriculum and InstructionGraduate certificate
$53,832 - Public Policy AnalysisBachelor's degree
$52,614 - English Language and Literature/Letters, OtherBachelor's degree
$48,651 - Community Organization and AdvocacyBachelor's degree
$45,544 - Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's degree
$41,424 - Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree
$39,946 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$39,188 - Education, GeneralBachelor's degree
$39,046 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$70,379 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsGraduate certificate
$62,244 - Human Resources Management and ServicesAssociate's degree
$90,619 - Health Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesMaster's degree
$118,071 - Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's degree
$58,129 - Visual and Performing Arts, GeneralBachelor's degree
$22,659
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Empire State University make?
The median salary is $45,252.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,750.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.