History
Bachelor's degree · Southern Methodist University · Dallas, TX
$33,550Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,428Median earnings 3 years after
$79,519Median earnings 5 years after
$22,280Median federal debt
23Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Southern Methodist University earn a median of $33,550 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 $22,280, about 66% 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 |
| 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 Southern Methodist University
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$135,130 - Computer EngineeringMaster's degree
$130,488 - Information Science/StudiesMaster's degree
$127,788 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesMaster's degree
$126,888 - Manufacturing EngineeringMaster's degree
$115,893 - Systems EngineeringMaster's degree
$115,443 - Real EstateMaster's degree
$113,369 - Engineering-Related FieldsMaster's degree
$111,319 - Entrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsMaster's degree
$109,531 - Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$106,889 - LawFirst professional degree
$101,456 - MarketingMaster's degree
$99,698 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$93,679 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$87,906 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$83,159 - Applied MathematicsMaster's degree
$80,690 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$79,280 - Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMaster's degree
$78,515 - StatisticsBachelor's degree
$76,759 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$74,516
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Southern Methodist University make?
The median salary is $33,550 one year after graduation and $79,519 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,280.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.