Bachelor's-16% vs national median332 grads tracked
History at Northern Arizona University
Ranked 300th of 354 bachelor's programs in History by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$30,926
middle 50%: $23,267 – $42,686
Median · 5 years out
$45,751
middle 50%: $32,492 – $61,756
Median · 10 years out
$62,462
middle 50%: $46,713 – $82,823
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 Northern Arizona University's bachelor's program in History earn a median $30,926 one year after graduating, rising to $62,462 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 16% below the national median of $54,304 for this field, ranking 300th 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?
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
9.1 yrs
≈ $11,109 total interest
Same major at other universities
Wright State University
$46,055 · 5 yrs out
University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma
$46,024 · 5 yrs out
Bowling Green State University
$45,989 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota Morris
$45,979 · 5 yrs out
Converse University
$45,933 · 5 yrs out
Youngstown State University
$45,895 · 5 yrs out
Berry College
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Young Harris College
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - Erie, The Behrend College
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Northern State University
$45,588 · 5 yrs out
North Greenville University
$45,505 · 5 yrs out
Columbus State University
$45,377 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Northern Arizona University
Education (Doctorate)
$117,305 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$111,278 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$104,850 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$104,039 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$102,565 · 5 yrs out
Computer Systems Analysis (Bachelor's)
$99,535 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,275 · 5 yrs out
Construction Management (Bachelor's)
$94,855 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$91,889 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$88,716 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$88,031 · 5 yrs out