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Bachelor's degree · Brigham Young University · Provo, UT

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$38,643Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,457Median earnings 4 years after
$64,412Median earnings 5 years after
$11,750Median federal debt
103Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Brigham Young University earn a median of $38,643 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 $11,750, about 30% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

History (Bachelor's degree) at other Utah schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Utah State University
Logan
$31,768$20,484
University of Utah
Salt Lake City
$28,277$18,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do History graduates from Brigham Young University make?

The median salary is $38,643 one year after graduation and $64,412 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,750.

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