History

Bachelor's degree · East Carolina University · Greenville, NC

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$33,219Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,113Median earnings 4 years after
$48,985Median earnings 5 years after
$25,000Median federal debt
38Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at East Carolina University earn a median of $33,219 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 $25,000, about 75% of first-year earnings.

History (Bachelor's degree) at other North Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Duke University
Durham
$60,750$13,000
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
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

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Frequently asked questions

How much do History graduates from East Carolina University make?

The median salary is $33,219 one year after graduation and $48,985 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.