History
Bachelor's degree · Austin College · Sherman, TX
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,833Median earnings 4 years after
$51,010Median earnings 5 years after
$25,331Median federal debt
26Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Austin College earn a median of $35,312. 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 $25,331, about 72% of first-year earnings.
History (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston | $57,239 | $18,750 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington | $44,806 | $22,000 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station College Station | $42,899 | $16,751 |
| University of Houston Houston | $39,240 | $19,500 |
| Texas Tech University Lubbock | $38,687 | $21,237 |
| Texas State University San Marcos | $37,741 | $21,500 |
| The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson | $37,450 | $19,125 |
| University of Houston-Downtown Houston | $37,246 | $20,000 |
| University of North Texas Denton | $36,568 | $21,000 |
| Angelo State University San Angelo | $34,519 | $20,896 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $34,495 | $18,625 |
| The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler | $34,269 | $17,962 |
| Sam Houston State University Huntsville | $34,016 | $24,250 |
| Southern Methodist University Dallas | $33,550 | $22,280 |
| Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio | $33,392 | $17,886 |
Other programs at Austin College
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$58,755 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$38,592 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$35,462 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$33,957 - Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's degree
$31,934 - Public HealthBachelor's degree
$27,514 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$23,243 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$23,054 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$18,071 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$61,368 - Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's degree
$55,168 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$56,362 - Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's degree
$58,913 - International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's degree
$41,135
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Austin College make?
The median salary is $35,312 and $51,010 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,331.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.