History
Bachelor's degree · Duke University · Durham, NC
$60,750Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$112,377Median earnings 4 years after
$85,818Median earnings 5 years after
$13,000Median federal debt
45Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Duke University earn a median of $60,750 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 $13,000, about 21% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
History (Bachelor's degree) at other North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Western Carolina University Cullowhee | $34,909 | $23,814 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill | $34,592 | $14,250 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte | $33,791 | $20,056 |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh | $33,251 | $16,500 |
| East Carolina University Greenville | $33,219 | $25,000 |
| Appalachian State University Boone | $28,454 | $20,000 |
| University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville | $28,205 | $16,313 |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke | $27,241 | $27,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro | $25,089 | $23,139 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington | $25,047 | $22,786 |
Other programs at Duke University
- Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMaster's degree
$213,539 - LawDoctoral degree
$205,891 - International BusinessMaster's degree
$190,893 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesGraduate certificate
$175,456 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$171,948 - Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesMaster's degree
$171,112 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree
$156,275 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$133,356 - Medical Illustration and InformaticsMaster's degree
$124,486 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingGraduate certificate
$124,154 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsGraduate certificate
$121,523 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$121,088 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree
$115,890 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringDoctoral degree
$114,307 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$111,145 - Engineering-Related FieldsMaster's degree
$110,977 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$109,702 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$104,689 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$98,649 - Theological and Ministerial StudiesDoctoral degree
$97,602
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Duke University make?
The median salary is $60,750 one year after graduation and $85,818 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.