Bachelor's+5% vs national median958 grads tracked
History at University of Alabama
Ranked 73rd of 354 bachelor's programs in History by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$34,789
middle 50%: $24,488 – $47,643
Median · 5 years out
$57,018
middle 50%: $40,680 – $72,334
Median · 10 years out
$68,588
middle 50%: $51,802 – $93,874
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for History (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Graduates of University of Alabama's bachelor's program in History earn a median $34,789 one year after graduating, rising to $68,588 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 5% above the national median of $54,304 for this field, ranking 73rd of 354 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
7.7 yrs
≈ $9,154 total interest
Same major at other universities
Texas State University
$57,539 · 5 yrs out
Worcester State University
$57,471 · 5 yrs out
Arizona State University
$57,372 · 5 yrs out
College of Saint Benedict
$57,372 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College at Geneseo
$57,323 · 5 yrs out
Loyola University Chicago
$57,195 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
$56,973 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - Abington
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
Western Connecticut State University
$56,812 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The)
$56,677 · 5 yrs out
Saint John's University
$56,595 · 5 yrs out
University of Hawaii at Hilo
$56,563 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of Alabama
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$153,932 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$141,017 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$141,017 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$122,177 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Master's)
$120,518 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$114,494 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$110,564 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$108,063 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$108,063 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$107,250 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$104,753 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$104,648 · 5 yrs out