History
Bachelor's degree · Tennessee Technological University · Cookeville, TN
$24,659Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,111Median earnings 4 years after
$41,502Median earnings 5 years after
$16,960Median federal debt
12Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Tennessee Technological University earn a median of $24,659 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 $16,960, about 69% of first-year earnings.
History (Bachelor's degree) at other Tennessee schools
| College | Earnings (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 | — |
Other programs at Tennessee Technological University
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$93,349 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$73,759 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$73,453 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$69,291 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$66,228 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$64,036 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMaster's degree
$63,938 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$63,577 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$63,180 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$61,379 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$60,300 - Engineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralBachelor's degree
$59,622 - Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree
$47,918 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessMaster's degree
$47,339 - MusicBachelor's degree
$44,635 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$42,655 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$41,530 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$41,176 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$39,990 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$39,034
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Tennessee Technological University make?
The median salary is $24,659 one year after graduation and $41,502 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,960.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.