History
Bachelor's degree · Radford University · Radford, VA
$28,239Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$43,188Median earnings 4 years after
$47,407Median earnings 5 years after
$20,500Median federal debt
22Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Radford University earn a median of $28,239 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 $20,500, about 73% 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 |
| Christopher Newport University Newport News | $29,386 | $26,000 |
| James Madison University Harrisonburg | $29,000 | $20,018 |
| George Mason University Fairfax | $25,992 | $18,750 |
| Roanoke College Salem | $25,940 | $27,000 |
Other programs at Radford University
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree
$107,982 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$101,223 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree
$77,840 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree
$70,104 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$69,662 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$66,857 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$65,531 - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$63,606 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$59,061 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$58,997 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's degree
$55,861 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$53,735 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$51,643 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$50,536 - Social WorkMaster's degree
$49,870 - Education, GeneralMaster's degree
$48,802 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree
$48,584 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$48,446 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$47,838 - Psychology, GeneralMaster's degree
$46,869
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Radford University make?
The median salary is $28,239 one year after graduation and $47,407 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.