History
Bachelor's degree · Roanoke College · Salem, VA
$25,940Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$41,210Median earnings 4 years after
$48,394Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
16Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Roanoke College earn a median of $25,940 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 $27,000, about 104% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
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 |
| Radford University Radford | $28,239 | $20,500 |
| George Mason University Fairfax | $25,992 | $18,750 |
Other programs at Roanoke College
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$45,557 - Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's degree
$39,588 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$38,983 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$37,458 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$36,220 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$32,550 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree
$27,304 - Rhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesBachelor's degree
$19,925 - Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's degree
— - Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralBachelor's degree
$50,074 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$58,040 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$71,604
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Roanoke College make?
The median salary is $25,940 one year after graduation and $48,394 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.