History
Bachelor's degree · Florida Gulf Coast University · Fort Myers, FL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,543Median earnings 4 years after
$43,434Median earnings 5 years after
$21,375Median federal debt
30Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Florida Gulf Coast University earn a median of $56,543. 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 $21,375, about 38% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
History (Bachelor's degree) at other Florida schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Miami Coral Gables | $35,633 | $18,250 |
| University of Central Florida Orlando | $34,335 | $18,890 |
| University of South Florida Tampa | $33,474 | $17,624 |
| Florida International University Miami | $31,835 | $17,125 |
| Florida State University Tallahassee | $27,944 | $17,500 |
| The University of Tampa Tampa | $27,787 | $19,125 |
| University of Florida Gainesville | $27,360 | $16,896 |
| University of West Florida Pensacola | $27,340 | $17,949 |
| Stetson University DeLand | $25,696 | — |
| University of North Florida Jacksonville | $25,689 | $13,250 |
| Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton | $24,639 | $16,514 |
Other programs at Florida Gulf Coast University
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$199,442 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree
$113,432 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree
$72,862 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$70,964 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$68,717 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$65,305 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$64,411 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$62,972 - Environmental/Environmental Health EngineeringBachelor's degree
$60,797 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$60,746 - Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree
$58,763 - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$58,048 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$55,882 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
$54,883 - Social WorkMaster's degree
$54,803 - Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchMaster's degree
$53,466 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$51,301 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$50,951 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$50,427 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$47,344
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University make?
The median salary is $56,543 and $43,434 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,375.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.