Bachelor's-18% vs national median130 grads tracked
History at Louisiana Tech University
Ranked 322nd of 354 bachelor's programs in History by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$28,969
middle 50%: $22,143 – $42,214
Median · 5 years out
$44,259
middle 50%: $34,656 – $57,562
Median · 10 years out
$58,461
middle 50%: $43,047 – $76,770
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 Louisiana Tech University's bachelor's program in History earn a median $28,969 one year after graduating, rising to $58,461 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 19% below the national median of $54,304 for this field, ranking 322nd 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
9.5 yrs
≈ $11,758 total interest
Same major at other universities
University of Central Missouri
$44,530 · 5 yrs out
Oklahoma State University
$44,398 · 5 yrs out
Ferrum College
$44,398 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
$44,340 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina Asheville
$44,308 · 5 yrs out
Kent State University
$44,269 · 5 yrs out
Southeastern Louisiana University
$44,030 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - South Bend
$43,948 · 5 yrs out
Missouri State University
$43,948 · 5 yrs out
Appalachian State University
$43,948 · 5 yrs out
Marshall University
$43,784 · 5 yrs out
Missouri University of Science and Technology
$43,768 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Louisiana Tech University
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$133,708 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$115,056 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$114,843 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$113,326 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$111,012 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$110,938 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$108,952 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$106,407 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$104,696 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$102,666 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$99,185 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$94,238 · 5 yrs out