History

Bachelor's degree · Washington State University · Pullman, WA

CIP 54.01

$31,220Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,415Median earnings 4 years after
$56,656Median earnings 5 years after
$22,266Median federal debt
78Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Washington State University earn a median of $31,220 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 $22,266, about 71% of first-year earnings.

History (Bachelor's degree) at other Washington schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Eastern Washington University
Cheney
$36,126$20,500
Central Washington University
Ellensburg
$35,747$22,250
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

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Frequently asked questions

How much do History graduates from Washington State University make?

The median salary is $31,220 one year after graduation and $56,656 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,266.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.