History

Bachelor's degree · University of North Texas · Denton, TX

CIP 54.01

$36,568Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,906Median earnings 4 years after
$54,740Median earnings 5 years after
$21,000Median federal debt
142Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at University of North Texas earn a median of $36,568 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 $21,000, about 57% of first-year earnings.

History (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools

CollegeEarnings (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
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

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Frequently asked questions

How much do History graduates from University of North Texas make?

The median salary is $36,568 one year after graduation and $54,740 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,000.

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