History
Bachelor's degree · West Chester University of Pennsylvania · West Chester, PA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$38,725Median earnings 3 years after
$51,688Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
63Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn a median of $38,725. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,680 four years after graduating (middle half: $36,330–$66,736).
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 West Chester University of Pennsylvania
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$42,781 - Public HealthMaster's degree
$54,447 - Public HealthBachelor's degree
$71,841 - Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesBachelor's degree
$44,527 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$102,513 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$67,374 - Business/Managerial EconomicsBachelor's degree
$58,904 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$61,456 - General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsBachelor's degree
$53,777 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$52,753 - Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationBachelor's degree
$57,532 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$50,796 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesBachelor's degree
$53,291 - Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$65,537 - MusicMaster's degree
$56,355 - MusicBachelor's degree
$40,013 - Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree
$42,370 - Drama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftBachelor's degree
$23,663 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$36,990 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$38,114
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania make?
The median salary is $38,725 and $51,688 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.