History
Bachelor's degree · Wake Forest University · Winston-Salem, NC
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$42,407Median earnings 3 years after
$66,622Median earnings 5 years after
$20,963Median federal debt
31Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Wake Forest University earn a median of $42,407. 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 $20,963, about 49% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 Wake Forest University
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$202,919 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree
$106,711 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$104,615 - LawMaster's degree
$96,436 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$85,944 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$82,055 - Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's degree
$76,722 - LawFirst professional degree
$76,252 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$75,625 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$70,335 - MedicineFirst professional degree
$64,365 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$56,416 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$47,161 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$46,257 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$45,173 - Biology, GeneralMaster's degree
$44,209 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$42,055 - Theological and Ministerial StudiesMaster's degree
$40,732 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$34,823 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$31,449
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Wake Forest University make?
The median salary is $42,407 and $66,622 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,963.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.