History
Bachelor's degree · Ashland University · Ashland, OH
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,543Median earnings 4 years after
$44,011Median earnings 5 years after
$26,734Median federal debt
12Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Ashland University earn a median of $44,543. 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 $26,734, about 60% of first-year earnings.
History (Bachelor's degree) at other Ohio schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Akron Main Campus Akron | $32,577 | $22,250 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati | $31,217 | $23,125 |
| Miami University-Oxford Oxford | $31,194 | $22,353 |
| Baldwin Wallace University Berea | $31,163 | $27,000 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green | $30,226 | $25,000 |
| Cleveland State University Cleveland | $29,535 | $24,625 |
| Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville | $29,424 | $23,500 |
| Kent State University at Kent Kent | $28,476 | $25,125 |
| Kent State University at Stark North Canton | $28,476 | $25,125 |
| The College of Wooster Wooster | $28,013 | $26,546 |
| Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton | $27,157 | $15,303 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus | $26,663 | $19,838 |
| Ohio State University-Newark Campus Newark | $26,663 | $19,838 |
| Ohio State University-Marion Campus Marion | $26,663 | $19,838 |
| Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus Mansfield | $26,663 | $19,838 |
Other programs at Ashland University
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$71,445 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$68,286 - HistoryMaster's degree
$65,004 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$61,863 - Rhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesMaster's degree
$61,708 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$58,580 - Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree
$56,141 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$55,734 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$55,407 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$55,365 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$54,880 - Theological and Ministerial StudiesMaster's degree
$52,813 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$50,812 - Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's degree
$50,262 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$45,224 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$44,455 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$42,172 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$37,814 - Special Education and TeachingBachelor's degree
$35,709 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's degree
$34,223
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Ashland University make?
The median salary is $44,543 and $44,011 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,734.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.