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Bachelor's degree · University of Rhode Island · Kingston, RI

CIP 54.01

$34,319Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,001Median earnings 4 years after
$49,879Median earnings 5 years after
$20,500Median federal debt
36Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at University of Rhode Island earn a median of $34,319 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 $20,500, about 60% 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
Rhode Island College
Providence
$31,981$21,650

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Frequently asked questions

How much do History graduates from University of Rhode Island make?

The median salary is $34,319 one year after graduation and $49,879 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.

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