History
Bachelor's degree · University of Dayton · Dayton, OH
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,218Median earnings 4 years after
$60,367Median earnings 5 years after
$26,912Median federal debt
10Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at University of Dayton earn a median of $57,218. 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 $26,912, about 47% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
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 University of Dayton
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree
$112,830 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree
$94,779 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$87,146 - Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMaster's degree
$82,071 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$79,865 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$79,409 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$74,052 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$71,911 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree
$71,505 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$71,411 - Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$70,559 - Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's degree
$69,995 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$69,300 - Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$66,055 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$65,127 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$64,371 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$63,897 - Business/Managerial EconomicsBachelor's degree
$55,871 - Entrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsBachelor's degree
$55,864 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$54,726
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from University of Dayton make?
The median salary is $57,218 and $60,367 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,912.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.