History

Master's degree · Texas State University · San Marcos, TX

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$43,102Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$48,794Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$29,575Median federal debt

19Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in History at Texas State University earn a median of $43,102 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,360 four years after graduating (middle half: $40,544–$73,546). Median debt is $29,575, about 69% of first-year earnings.

History (Master's degree) at other Texas schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Sam Houston State University Huntsville	$46,738	—

Highest-paying History programs nationwide →

Other programs at Texas State University

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Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree$86,492
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$72,861
Computer ScienceBachelor's degree$70,906
Manufacturing EngineeringBachelor's degree$68,886
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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree$67,589
Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree$66,523
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree$66,011
Public AdministrationMaster's degree$65,219
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree$62,600
Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree$61,718
Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree$58,153
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree$58,110
Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree$58,035

Frequently asked questions

How much do History graduates from Texas State University make?

The median salary is $43,102 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $29,575.

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