History
Bachelor's degree · Duquesne University · Pittsburgh, PA
$29,451Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,090Median earnings 4 years after
$58,592Median 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 Duquesne University earn a median of $29,451 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 92% of first-year earnings.
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 |
| 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 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Altoona | $28,803 | $26,000 |
Other programs at Duquesne University
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree
$114,822 - Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationFirst professional degree
$109,778 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree
$104,782 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$94,344 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$75,618 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree
$72,955 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$70,265 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree
$69,086 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$65,098 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$64,914 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$64,199 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$61,677 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyDoctoral degree
$60,899 - International BusinessBachelor's degree
$60,748 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$60,666 - LawFirst professional degree
$59,904 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$59,878 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$59,307 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$58,781 - Rhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesDoctoral degree
$58,015
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Duquesne University make?
The median salary is $29,451 one year after graduation and $58,592 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.