History

Bachelor's degree · Lawrence University · Appleton, WI

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$35,410Median earnings 3 years after
$37,344Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
10Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Lawrence University earn a median of $35,410. 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 Wisconsin schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater
$40,807$23,468
Marquette University
Milwaukee
$36,907$19,369
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison
$35,959$19,500
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point
$35,947$20,375
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay
$32,930$26,500
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh
$32,259$21,906
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee
$32,201$23,097
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire
$28,998$22,875
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse
$28,013$23,562
Ripon College
Ripon
$25,421$26,838

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Frequently asked questions

How much do History graduates from Lawrence University make?

The median salary is $35,410 and $37,344 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.