History
Bachelor's degree · Virginia Commonwealth University · Richmond, VA
$29,794Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,186Median earnings 4 years after
$42,698Median earnings 5 years after
$21,269Median federal debt
75Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Virginia Commonwealth University earn a median of $29,794 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 $21,269, about 71% 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 |
| 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 Virginia Commonwealth University
- Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesMaster's degree
$259,378 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree
$203,129 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$111,341 - DentistryFirst professional degree
$105,967 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$101,531 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$100,173 - Engineering, OtherMaster's degree
$95,707 - Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationFirst professional degree
$90,076 - Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$89,763 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$88,965 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$84,338 - Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMaster's degree
$83,165 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$82,964 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$79,721 - Education, GeneralDoctoral degree
$79,584 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$77,938 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$77,108 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$73,355 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree
$73,227 - Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$72,808
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University make?
The median salary is $29,794 one year after graduation and $42,698 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,269.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.