History
Bachelor's degree · University of Virginia-Main Campus · Charlottesville, VA
$34,028Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$71,187Median earnings 4 years after
$68,242Median earnings 5 years after
$18,250Median federal debt
113Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at University of Virginia-Main Campus earn a median of $34,028 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 $18,250, about 54% 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 |
| 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 University of Virginia-Main Campus
- LawFirst professional degree
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$159,747 - Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementMaster's degree
$156,433 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree
$131,091 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$118,232 - Systems EngineeringMaster's degree
$115,773 - Computer Software and Media ApplicationsMaster's degree
$112,959 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$99,250 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$98,067 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree
$93,565 - Systems EngineeringBachelor's degree
$91,178 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$89,572 - International BusinessMaster's degree
$88,745 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$85,772 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$82,135 - Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringBachelor's degree
$77,922 - Applied MathematicsMaster's degree
$76,647 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$75,220 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$74,958
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus make?
The median salary is $34,028 one year after graduation and $68,242 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,250.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.