History
Bachelor's degree · University of Houston-Downtown · Houston, TX
$37,246Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,555Median earnings 4 years after
$53,715Median earnings 5 years after
$20,000Median federal debt
48Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at University of Houston-Downtown earn a median of $37,246 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 $20,000, about 54% 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 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 |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio | $33,264 | $21,407 |
Other programs at University of Houston-Downtown
- StatisticsMaster's degree
$79,809 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$73,784 - Computer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$68,144 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsMaster's degree
$65,137 - Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree
$63,597 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$56,475 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$54,128 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$53,764 - Quality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$51,840 - Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's degree
$51,314 - Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesBachelor's degree
$50,894 - Rhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesMaster's degree
$50,595 - Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's degree
$49,734 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$49,496 - Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's degree
$47,469 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$47,108 - Social Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$45,687 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$42,914 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$42,122 - International BusinessBachelor's degree
$41,911
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from University of Houston-Downtown make?
The median salary is $37,246 one year after graduation and $53,715 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.