Bachelor's-9% vs national median102 grads tracked
History at McNeese State University
Ranked 208th of 354 bachelor's programs in History by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$36,215
middle 50%: $23,987 – $48,487
Median · 5 years out
$49,582
middle 50%: $30,037 – $55,573
Median · 10 years out
$58,065
middle 50%: $41,424 – $80,325
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 McNeese State University's bachelor's program in History earn a median $36,215 one year after graduating, rising to $58,065 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 9% below the national median of $54,304 for this field, ranking 208th 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
8.5 yrs
≈ $9,888 total interest
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$116,640 · 5 yrs out
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$113,129 · 5 yrs out
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$107,060 · 5 yrs out
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$103,633 · 5 yrs out
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$102,614 · 5 yrs out
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$94,869 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$83,179 · 5 yrs out
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