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Bachelor's degree · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC

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$34,592Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,952Median earnings 4 years after
$54,874Median earnings 5 years after
$14,250Median federal debt
123Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earn a median of $34,592 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 $14,250, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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 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

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Frequently asked questions

How much do History graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill make?

The median salary is $34,592 one year after graduation and $54,874 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,250.

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