History

Bachelor's degree · Lee University · Cleveland, TN

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,096Median earnings 4 years after
$53,680Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
16Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Lee University earn a median of $44,096. 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 Tennessee schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
$46,856$16,514
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro
$35,391$17,500
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville
$34,456$19,375
University of Memphis
Memphis
$30,652$22,625
Rhodes College
Memphis
$29,279$23,104
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville
$28,713$15,750
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City
$27,799$20,500
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga
$26,952—
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville
$24,659$16,960

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Frequently asked questions

How much do History graduates from Lee University make?

The median salary is $44,096 and $53,680 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.