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Bachelor's0% vs national median1,380 grads tracked

History at University of Colorado Boulder

Ranked 116th of 354 bachelor's programs in History by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$34,475
middle 50%: $24,580 – $47,930
Median · 5 years out
$54,342
middle 50%: $38,167 – $74,244
Median · 10 years out
$74,788
middle 50%: $54,377 – $113,968

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 Colorado Boulder's bachelor's program in History earn a median $34,475 one year after graduating, rising to $74,788 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% above the national median of $54,304 for this field, ranking 116th 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
7.8 yrs
≈ $9,407 total interest

Same major at other universities

Texas Southmost College
$54,737 · 5 yrs out
Sul Ross State University
$54,728 · 5 yrs out
West Texas A&M University
$54,669 · 5 yrs out
Furman University
$54,667 · 5 yrs out
University of Houston - Victoria
$54,665 · 5 yrs out
Stephen F Austin State University
$54,625 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
$54,341 · 5 yrs out
Purdue University
$54,304 · 5 yrs out
Oregon State University
$54,286 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University - Commerce
$54,144 · 5 yrs out
Hampton University
$54,051 · 5 yrs out
Midwestern State University
$53,932 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Colorado Boulder

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$179,121 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$162,413 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$136,557 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$134,060 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$121,503 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$121,397 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$118,475 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$115,546 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$112,642 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Doctorate)
$111,405 · 5 yrs out
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering (Bachelor's)
$111,066 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$104,453 · 5 yrs out

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