History
Bachelor's degree · Old Dominion University · Norfolk, VA
$36,733Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,715Median earnings 4 years after
$50,573Median earnings 5 years after
$23,000Median federal debt
46Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Old Dominion University earn a median of $36,733 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 $23,000, about 63% 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Old Dominion University
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree
$193,012 - Engineering, OtherMaster's degree
$112,555 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$104,712 - Engineering, GeneralMaster's degree
$88,224 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$87,317 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree
$76,609 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$76,527 - Education, OtherDoctoral degree
$75,558 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree
$74,164 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$73,418 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$71,774 - Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, OtherBachelor's degree
$70,620 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$70,298 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$66,056 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
$65,888 - Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementBachelor's degree
$65,838 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$64,530 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$64,246 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$63,648 - Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$63,145
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Old Dominion University make?
The median salary is $36,733 one year after graduation and $50,573 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.