Bachelor's-14% vs national median122 grads tracked
History at Dalton State College
Ranked 272nd of 354 bachelor's programs in History by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$36,753
middle 50%: $27,328 – $43,987
Median · 5 years out
$46,803
middle 50%: $37,274 – $56,259
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report
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 Dalton State College's bachelor's program in History earn a median $36,753 one year after graduating, rising to $46,803 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 14% below the national median of $54,304 for this field, ranking 272nd 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
9.2 yrs
≈ $10,399 total interest
Same major at other universities
Randolph College
$47,119 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
$47,119 · 5 yrs out
Valdosta State University
$47,067 · 5 yrs out
University of South Dakota
$47,034 · 5 yrs out
University of Southern Maine
$46,903 · 5 yrs out
Aurora University
$46,815 · 5 yrs out
Southwest Minnesota State University
$46,759 · 5 yrs out
Savannah State University
$46,717 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University Southeast
$46,717 · 5 yrs out
Winston-Salem State University
$46,663 · 5 yrs out
University of Toledo
$46,663 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina -Greensboro
$46,654 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Dalton State College
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$83,907 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$82,718 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Bachelor's)
$71,298 · 5 yrs out
Chemistry (Bachelor's)
$71,298 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$70,533 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$65,743 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's)
$65,723 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$65,372 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's)
$61,218 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$60,357 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$60,029 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate)
$58,625 · 5 yrs out