History
Bachelor's degree · Allegheny College · Meadville, PA
$20,713Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,454Median earnings 4 years after
$55,059Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
17Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Allegheny College earn a median of $20,713 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 130% 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 Allegheny College
- Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$58,811 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$51,722 - Neurobiology and NeurosciencesBachelor's degree
$36,178 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$35,620 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$35,218 - Public HealthBachelor's degree
$32,328 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$31,994 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$30,834 - Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's degree
$30,552 - International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's degree
$24,303 - Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's degree
$21,822 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$41,933 - PhysicsBachelor's degree
$75,370
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Allegheny College make?
The median salary is $20,713 one year after graduation and $55,059 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.