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Doctoral (Research)-2% vs national median66 grads tracked

History at University of Alabama

Ranked 17th of 34 doctoral (research) programs in History by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$58,197
middle 50%: $44,249 – $69,536
Median · 5 years out
$76,015
middle 50%: $64,930 – $87,772
Median · 10 years out
$76,015
middle 50%: $60,696 – $93,187

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for History (doctoral (research)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of University of Alabama's doctoral (research) program in History earn a median $58,197 one year after graduating, rising to $76,015 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 2% below the national median of $77,308 for this field, ranking 17th of 34 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?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
5.3 yrs
≈ $5,864 total interest

Same major at other universities

Pennsylvania State University (The)
$78,439 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at Austin
$78,019 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
$77,308 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Madison
$77,013 · 5 yrs out
University of Arizona (The)
$76,854 · 5 yrs out
University of Houston
$76,854 · 5 yrs out
Arizona State University
$76,015 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$74,933 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
$74,696 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois Chicago
$73,728 · 5 yrs out
College of William & Mary
$73,271 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at Arlington
$72,585 · 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

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