History

Bachelor's degree · Rhodes College · Memphis, TN

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$29,279Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$23,104Median federal debt
21Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Rhodes College earn a median of $29,279 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 $23,104, about 79% of first-year earnings.

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
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 Rhodes College make?

The median salary is $29,279 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,104.

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