History
Bachelor's degree · Eastern Washington University · Cheney, WA
$36,126Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,286Median earnings 4 years after
$44,411Median earnings 5 years after
$20,500Median federal debt
13Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Eastern Washington University earn a median of $36,126 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 $20,500, about 57% of first-year earnings.
History (Bachelor's degree) at other Washington schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Central Washington University Ellensburg | $35,747 | $22,250 |
| Washington State University Pullman | $31,220 | $22,266 |
| University of Puget Sound Tacoma | $29,909 | $20,000 |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma | $26,261 | $15,000 |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle | $26,261 | $15,000 |
| Western Washington University Bellingham | $25,355 | $17,100 |
Other programs at Eastern Washington University
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree
$76,926 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$70,852 - Engineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralBachelor's degree
$70,789 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree
$70,652 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$70,143 - Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$67,984 - Education, GeneralMaster's degree
$67,369 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$67,004 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$66,443 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$62,497 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$62,301 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$60,672 - Social WorkMaster's degree
$57,493 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsGraduate certificate
$56,419 - Public HealthMaster's degree
$54,916 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$52,665 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$48,728 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
$48,481 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's degree
$48,114 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$47,541
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Eastern Washington University make?
The median salary is $36,126 one year after graduation and $44,411 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.