History
Bachelor's degree · Liberty University · Lynchburg, VA
$33,456Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,496Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$21,500Median federal debt
246Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Liberty University earn a median of $33,456 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 $21,500, about 64% 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Liberty University
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$95,825 - Management Information Systems and ServicesMaster's degree
$92,837 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree
$85,569 - Intelligence, Command Control and Information OperationsMaster's degree
$78,556 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$76,127 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$71,918 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$71,483 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyDoctoral degree
$70,534 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$66,592 - Military Systems and Maintenance TechnologyBachelor's degree
$66,126 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$65,794 - Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$65,103 - Curriculum and InstructionDoctoral degree
$63,590 - MedicineDoctoral degree
$61,144 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$58,471 - Public Policy AnalysisMaster's degree
$58,353 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
$57,882 - MarketingMaster's degree
$57,857 - Educational/Instructional Media DesignMaster's degree
$56,657 - Theological and Ministerial StudiesDoctoral degree
$56,551
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Liberty University make?
The median salary is $33,456 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.