Bachelor's-6% vs national median147 grads tracked
History at Clayton State University
Ranked 169th of 354 bachelor's programs in History by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$35,823
middle 50%: $25,564 – $45,595
Median · 5 years out
$51,223
middle 50%: $36,903 – $62,474
Median · 10 years out
$54,679
middle 50%: $38,738 – $77,497
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 Clayton State University's bachelor's program in History earn a median $35,823 one year after graduating, rising to $54,679 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 6% below the national median of $54,304 for this field, ranking 169th 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
8.4 yrs
≈ $9,789 total interest
Same major at other universities
Newberry College
$51,556 · 5 yrs out
Roanoke College
$51,453 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University at Alexandria
$51,411 · 5 yrs out
University of Northern Iowa
$51,390 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at Tyler
$51,380 · 5 yrs out
Gordon State College
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
$51,184 · 5 yrs out
Truman State University
$51,181 · 5 yrs out
Western Illinois University
$51,095 · 5 yrs out
Georgia College & State University
$51,052 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Parkside
$51,004 · 5 yrs out
University of Cincinnati
$51,002 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Clayton State University
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$101,595 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$88,977 · 5 yrs out
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$88,305 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$78,529 · 5 yrs out
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$76,015 · 5 yrs out
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$73,495 · 5 yrs out
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$72,815 · 5 yrs out
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$71,728 · 5 yrs out
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$71,417 · 5 yrs out
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$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Information Science/Studies (Associate)
$68,227 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$67,797 · 5 yrs out