History
Bachelor's degree · East Carolina University · Greenville, NC
$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
| College | Earnings (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 |
Other programs at East Carolina University
- DentistryFirst professional degree
$125,260 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$112,198 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree
$107,773 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree
$106,444 - Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$89,496 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsGraduate certificate
$85,014 - Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementMaster's degree
$81,753 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesDoctoral degree
$78,017 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$77,753 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$72,051 - Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, OtherBachelor's degree
$72,022 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree
$70,657 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$69,442 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree
$67,264 - MarketingGraduate certificate
$66,451 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$65,958 - Engineering, GeneralBachelor's degree
$65,758 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$65,574 - MedicineFirst professional degree
$63,673 - Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$63,324
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.