History
Bachelor's degree · William & Mary · Williamsburg, VA
$31,595Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$63,632Median earnings 4 years after
$66,422Median earnings 5 years after
$15,000Median federal debt
114Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at William & Mary earn a median of $31,595 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 $15,000, about 47% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
History (Bachelor's degree) at other Virginia schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-Sydney | $42,949 | $27,000 |
| Virginia Military Institute Lexington | $42,543 | $19,500 |
| Longwood University Farmville | $37,404 | $26,763 |
| Old Dominion University Norfolk | $36,733 | $23,000 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville | $34,028 | $18,250 |
| Liberty University Lynchburg | $33,456 | $21,500 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg | $33,319 | $20,499 |
| Bridgewater College Bridgewater | $32,771 | $27,000 |
| University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg | $31,965 | $20,490 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond | $29,794 | $21,269 |
| Christopher Newport University Newport News | $29,386 | $26,000 |
| James Madison University Harrisonburg | $29,000 | $20,018 |
| Radford University Radford | $28,239 | $20,500 |
| George Mason University Fairfax | $25,992 | $18,750 |
| Roanoke College Salem | $25,940 | $27,000 |
Other programs at William & Mary
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$98,269 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$85,770 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$84,956 - LawFirst professional degree
$77,921 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$75,038 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$65,603 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$60,494 - Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree
$55,775 - Area StudiesBachelor's degree
$53,779 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$52,829 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$48,083 - International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's degree
$47,270 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$41,317 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$40,697 - Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's degree
$40,260 - Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's degree
$38,590 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$36,818 - Public Policy AnalysisBachelor's degree
$36,703 - ChemistryBachelor's degree
$35,130
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from William & Mary make?
The median salary is $31,595 one year after graduation and $66,422 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.