History
Bachelor's degree · Dickinson College · Carlisle, PA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,699Median earnings 4 years after
$61,320Median earnings 5 years after
$19,000Median federal debt
17Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Dickinson College earn a median of $42,465. 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 $19,000, about 45% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
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 Dickinson College
- Public Policy AnalysisBachelor's degree
$61,592 - International BusinessBachelor's degree
$60,553 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$53,990 - Social and Philosophical Foundations of EducationBachelor's degree
$44,383 - Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's degree
$39,694 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$37,507 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$37,227 - Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's degree
$35,305 - Area StudiesBachelor's degree
$32,722 - Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's degree
$27,663 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$25,510 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$23,097 - Neurobiology and NeurosciencesBachelor's degree
— - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$88,409 - International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's degree
$55,723 - SociologyBachelor's degree
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Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Dickinson College make?
The median salary is $42,465 and $61,320 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.