History

Bachelor's degree · University of Virginia-Main Campus · Charlottesville, VA

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$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

CollegeEarnings (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

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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.