History
Bachelor's degree · The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX
$34,495Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,881Median earnings 4 years after
$56,276Median earnings 5 years after
$18,625Median federal debt
104Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at The University of Texas at Austin earn a median of $34,495 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 $18,625, 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 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 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 The University of Texas at Austin
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$159,326 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree
$122,914 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$111,587 - Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$108,966 - Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationDoctoral degree
$103,296 - LawDoctoral degree
$103,039 - ChemistryDoctoral degree
$100,906 - Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree
$99,576 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$96,997 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$96,749 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$94,957 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMaster's degree
$94,745 - Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's degree
$94,041 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$87,365 - Petroleum EngineeringBachelor's degree
$86,761 - Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's degree
$86,622 - Civil EngineeringMaster's degree
$83,515 - Applied MathematicsMaster's degree
$82,241 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$82,227 - Rhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesDoctoral degree
$82,205
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from The University of Texas at Austin make?
The median salary is $34,495 one year after graduation and $56,276 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,625.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.