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Bachelor's+3% vs national median834 grads tracked

History at Central Connecticut State University

Ranked 88th of 354 bachelor's programs in History by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$36,366
middle 50%: $25,346 – $50,335
Median · 5 years out
$56,111
middle 50%: $40,994 – $72,064
Median · 10 years out
$71,766
middle 50%: $51,948 – $91,587

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 Central Connecticut State University's bachelor's program in History earn a median $36,366 one year after graduating, rising to $71,766 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 3% above the national median of $54,304 for this field, ranking 88th 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
7.6 yrs
≈ $9,029 total interest

Same major at other universities

Texas Southern University
$56,473 · 5 yrs out
Illinois State University
$56,403 · 5 yrs out
Georgia Gwinnett College
$56,386 · 5 yrs out
Saint Olaf College
$56,334 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Connecticut State University
$56,239 · 5 yrs out
University of Georgia
$56,179 · 5 yrs out
Millikin University
$56,106 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Bloomington
$56,045 · 5 yrs out
University of Utah
$56,017 · 5 yrs out
Elmhurst University
$55,978 · 5 yrs out
Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina
$55,973 · 5 yrs out
Tarleton State University
$55,935 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Central Connecticut State University

Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$155,372 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$155,058 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$114,228 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$113,650 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$105,449 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$100,883 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$100,527 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$99,338 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$98,292 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$97,899 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$97,794 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$96,511 · 5 yrs out

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