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Bachelor's degree · Gettysburg College · Gettysburg, PA
$28,497Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$52,904Median earnings 4 years after
$51,857Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
33Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Gettysburg College earn a median of $28,497 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 95% 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 |
| 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 Gettysburg College
- Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$74,642 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$62,925 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$51,673 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$50,040 - Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's degree
$44,068 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$43,322 - Research and Experimental PsychologyBachelor's degree
$41,599 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$40,601 - PhilosophyBachelor's degree
$38,544 - Physiology, Pathology and Related SciencesBachelor's degree
$37,977 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$36,396 - Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's degree
$29,428 - MusicBachelor's degree
$27,556 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$68,383 - AnthropologyBachelor's degree
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Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Gettysburg College make?
The median salary is $28,497 one year after graduation and $51,857 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.