Bachelor's0% vs national median585 grads tracked
History at Purdue University
Ranked 118th of 354 bachelor's programs in History by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$34,390
middle 50%: $24,700 – $45,548
Median · 5 years out
$54,304
middle 50%: $40,360 – $70,793
Median · 10 years out
$69,427
middle 50%: $48,579 – $95,506
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 Purdue University's bachelor's program in History earn a median $34,390 one year after graduating, rising to $69,427 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% above the national median of $54,304 for this field, ranking 118th 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
7.9 yrs
≈ $9,467 total interest
Same major at other universities
West Texas A&M University
$54,669 · 5 yrs out
Furman University
$54,667 · 5 yrs out
University of Houston - Victoria
$54,665 · 5 yrs out
Stephen F Austin State University
$54,625 · 5 yrs out
University of Colorado Boulder
$54,342 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
$54,341 · 5 yrs out
Oregon State University
$54,286 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University - Commerce
$54,144 · 5 yrs out
Hampton University
$54,051 · 5 yrs out
Midwestern State University
$53,932 · 5 yrs out
Texas Woman's University
$53,892 · 5 yrs out
Northeastern Illinois University
$53,773 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Purdue University
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$219,424 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$162,085 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$160,199 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$153,081 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$152,803 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$151,874 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$148,110 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$141,828 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$135,976 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$126,565 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$122,270 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Doctorate)
$122,253 · 5 yrs out