History
Bachelor's degree · Albright College · Reading, PA
$19,041Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$39,097Median earnings 4 years after
$48,991Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
6Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Albright College earn a median of $19,041 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 $27,000, about 142% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
History (Bachelor's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia | $48,555 | $10,000 |
| Lycoming College Williamsport | $35,026 | — |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock | $34,682 | $25,188 |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg | $34,460 | $26,000 |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg | $33,634 | $25,525 |
| Temple University Philadelphia | $33,586 | $25,000 |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana | $32,976 | $27,000 |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville | $30,792 | $25,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh | $29,591 | $21,500 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown | $29,591 | $21,500 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Greensburg | $29,591 | $21,500 |
| Duquesne University Pittsburgh | $29,451 | $27,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park | $28,803 | $26,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Abington | $28,803 | $26,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park | $28,803 | $26,000 |
Other programs at Albright College
- Information Science/StudiesBachelor's degree
$80,329 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$61,245 - Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's degree
$56,932 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyBachelor's degree
$48,838 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$39,711 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$32,149 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$31,704 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$31,544 - Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's degree
$29,793 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$24,310 - MusicBachelor's degree
$21,285 - Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree
$18,099 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$51,149 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
$52,894 - Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's degree
$64,645 - CriminologyBachelor's degree
$39,250
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Albright College make?
The median salary is $19,041 one year after graduation and $48,991 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.