History
Bachelor's degree · Cleveland State University · Cleveland, OH
$29,535Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$42,859Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$24,625Median federal debt
25Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Cleveland State University earn a median of $29,535 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 $24,625, about 83% 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 |
| 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 |
| Ohio State University-Lima Campus Lima | $26,663 | $19,838 |
Other programs at Cleveland State University
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree
$94,207 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$89,582 - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$86,410 - Education, GeneralDoctoral degree
$77,366 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$75,668 - Information Science/StudiesMaster's degree
$71,030 - Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree
$70,429 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsFirst professional degree
$69,262 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$69,043 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$68,875 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$68,852 - Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's degree
$68,489 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$68,362 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$68,280 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$66,764 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$66,295 - Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$66,044 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$65,531 - LawFirst professional degree
$64,805 - Public HealthMaster's degree
$63,255
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Cleveland State University make?
The median salary is $29,535 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,625.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.