History
Bachelor's degree · Washington and Lee University · Lexington, VA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$100,087Median earnings 4 years after
$70,608Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
17Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Washington and Lee University earn a median of $100,087. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,680 four years after graduating (middle half: $36,330–$66,736).
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 Washington and Lee University
- Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$81,625 - LawFirst professional degree
$77,253 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$76,627 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$71,737 - JournalismBachelor's degree
$54,059 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$69,951 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$45,285
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Washington and Lee University make?
The median salary is $100,087 and $70,608 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.