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Bachelor's degree · Rhode Island College · Providence, RI

CIP 54.01

$31,981Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,105Median earnings 4 years after
$41,708Median earnings 5 years after
$21,650Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Rhode Island College earn a median of $31,981 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 $21,650, about 68% of first-year earnings.

History (Bachelor's degree) at other Rhode Island schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Brown University
Providence
$42,296$13,491
Providence College
Providence
$41,923$27,000
University of Rhode Island
Kingston
$34,319$20,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do History graduates from Rhode Island College make?

The median salary is $31,981 one year after graduation and $41,708 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,650.

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