History
Bachelor's degree · Christopher Newport University · Newport News, VA
$29,386Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$52,458Median earnings 4 years after
$51,200Median earnings 5 years after
$26,000Median federal debt
44Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Christopher Newport University earn a median of $29,386 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 $26,000, about 88% of first-year earnings.
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 |
| William & Mary Williamsburg | $31,595 | $15,000 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond | $29,794 | $21,269 |
| 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 Christopher Newport University
- Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$72,128 - Information Science/StudiesBachelor's degree
$58,550 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$54,432 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$54,123 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$45,309 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$43,508 - ChemistryBachelor's degree
$39,245 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$36,977 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$36,953 - Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's degree
$35,953 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$35,028 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$30,287 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$29,310 - Visual and Performing Arts, GeneralBachelor's degree
$23,656 - MusicBachelor's degree
$63,852 - Social WorkBachelor's degree
$48,212 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$63,864 - Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesBachelor's degree
$40,123 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$70,913
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Christopher Newport University make?
The median salary is $29,386 one year after graduation and $51,200 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.