Bachelor's-4% vs national median333 grads tracked
History at University of West Georgia
Ranked 142nd of 354 bachelor's programs in History by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$33,991
middle 50%: $24,198 – $45,262
Median · 5 years out
$52,371
middle 50%: $41,037 – $61,026
Median · 10 years out
$64,266
middle 50%: $51,223 – $76,487
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 West Georgia's bachelor's program in History earn a median $33,991 one year after graduating, rising to $64,266 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 4% below the national median of $54,304 for this field, ranking 142nd 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
8.2 yrs
≈ $9,781 total interest
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$52,289 · 5 yrs out
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$52,283 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of West Georgia
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$106,500 · 5 yrs out
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$97,820 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$95,669 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$95,669 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$87,972 · 5 yrs out
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$85,256 · 5 yrs out
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$83,557 · 5 yrs out
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$79,123 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$75,781 · 5 yrs out
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$70,849 · 5 yrs out
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$67,104 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Master's)
$65,986 · 5 yrs out