History

Bachelor's degree · University of Scranton · Scranton, PA

CIP 54.01

$26,442Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$68,443Median earnings 4 years after
$64,246Median earnings 5 years after
$22,375Median federal debt
25Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at University of Scranton earn a median of $26,442 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 $22,375, about 85% of first-year earnings.

History (Bachelor's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools

CollegeEarnings (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 University of Scranton make?

The median salary is $26,442 one year after graduation and $64,246 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,375.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.