History
Bachelor's degree · Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona · Altoona, PA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona earn a median of $28,803 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 $26,000, about 90% 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona make?
The median salary is $28,803 one year after graduation and $46,877 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.