Bachelor's-12% vs national median47 grads tracked
History at Concordia University
Ranked 256th of 354 bachelor's programs in History by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$29,296
middle 50%: $23,400 – $37,821
Median · 5 years out
$47,574
middle 50%: $30,731 – $59,422
Median · 10 years out
$55,181
middle 50%: $45,075 – $77,430
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 Concordia University's bachelor's program in History earn a median $29,296 one year after graduating, rising to $55,181 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 12% below the national median of $54,304 for this field, ranking 256th 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.
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Paid off in
9.3 yrs
≈ $11,266 total interest
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$141,240 · 5 yrs out
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