History
Bachelor's degree · The College of Wooster · Wooster, OH
$28,013Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,903Median earnings 4 years after
$48,091Median earnings 5 years after
$26,546Median federal debt
19Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at The College of Wooster earn a median of $28,013 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 $26,546, about 95% 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 |
| 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 The College of Wooster
- Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$39,527 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$38,727 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$32,462 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$32,462 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$30,746 - Neurobiology and NeurosciencesBachelor's degree
$29,942 - PhilosophyBachelor's degree
$27,174 - Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's degree
— - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$86,578 - ChemistryBachelor's degree
$65,266 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$60,250 - AnthropologyBachelor's degree
$53,148 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$62,273 - Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree
$26,615
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from The College of Wooster make?
The median salary is $28,013 one year after graduation and $48,091 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,546.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.