History
Bachelor's degree · Marquette University · Milwaukee, WI
$36,907Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,529Median earnings 4 years after
$53,955Median earnings 5 years after
$19,369Median federal debt
38Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Marquette University earn a median of $36,907 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 $19,369, about 52% of first-year earnings.
History (Bachelor's degree) at other Wisconsin schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater | $40,807 | $23,468 |
| 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 |
Other programs at Marquette University
- DentistryFirst professional degree
$139,679 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$117,734 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree
$109,279 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingGraduate certificate
$106,523 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree
$99,064 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$81,797 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$79,158 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree
$78,033 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$74,574 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$73,526 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$73,049 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsFirst professional degree
$70,905 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$70,530 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$69,664 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$68,386 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$67,888 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$67,665 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$63,285 - LawFirst professional degree
$63,027 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$60,040
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Marquette University make?
The median salary is $36,907 one year after graduation and $53,955 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,369.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.