History
Bachelor's degree · Wright State University-Main Campus · Dayton, OH
$27,157Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,397Median earnings 4 years after
$34,062Median earnings 5 years after
$15,303Median federal debt
18Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Wright State University-Main Campus earn a median of $27,157 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 $15,303, about 56% 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 |
| 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 Wright State University-Main Campus
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$104,352 - Management Information Systems and ServicesMaster's degree
$99,199 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree
$90,187 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyDoctoral degree
$85,744 - Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree
$80,255 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$78,061 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$70,345 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$70,327 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$69,071 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$68,977 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$66,331 - Educational/Instructional Media DesignMaster's degree
$65,469 - MedicineDoctoral degree
$64,945 - Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's degree
$62,334 - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$61,401 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$58,501 - Public HealthMaster's degree
$58,009 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$52,868 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$52,651 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$52,534
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Wright State University-Main Campus make?
The median salary is $27,157 one year after graduation and $34,062 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,303.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.