History
Bachelor's degree · University of South Carolina-Upstate · Spartanburg, SC
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$37,102Median earnings 3 years after
$45,045Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
8Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at University of South Carolina-Upstate earn a median of $37,102. 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 South Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston | $42,712 | $25,524 |
| Lander University Greenwood | $36,613 | $19,250 |
| Clemson University Clemson | $36,199 | $20,500 |
| Presbyterian College Clinton | $35,265 | $25,000 |
| Wofford College Spartanburg | $30,189 | — |
| College of Charleston Charleston | $28,449 | $25,500 |
| Winthrop University Rock Hill | $28,322 | $25,975 |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia | $27,652 | $20,500 |
| Coastal Carolina University Conway | $24,172 | $25,062 |
Other programs at University of South Carolina-Upstate
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$75,849 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$49,999 - Information Science/StudiesBachelor's degree
$48,664 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$40,775 - Special Education and TeachingBachelor's degree
$40,322 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$40,081 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's degree
$39,511 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
$36,241 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$35,798 - Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree
$35,203 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$34,456 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$34,447 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$31,742 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$30,150 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$29,720 - Physiology, Pathology and Related SciencesBachelor's degree
$28,616 - Engineering-Related FieldsBachelor's degree
$70,562 - Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$36,368 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$43,745 - Medical Illustration and InformaticsBachelor's degree
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Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from University of South Carolina-Upstate make?
The median salary is $37,102 and $45,045 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.