Bachelor's-19% vs national median285 grads tracked
History at Southeastern Louisiana University
Ranked 323rd of 354 bachelor's programs in History by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$31,031
middle 50%: $23,220 – $40,179
Median · 5 years out
$44,030
middle 50%: $31,298 – $60,923
Median · 10 years out
$54,875
middle 50%: $43,231 – $73,550
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for History (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
History graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University earn a median of $31k in their first year. Salaries grow to $44k by year five and reach $55k by year ten.
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?
Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.
Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
9.6 yrs
≈ $11,558 total interest
Same major at other universities
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
Louisiana Tech University
$44,259 · 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
Fairmont State University
$43,670 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Southeastern Louisiana University
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$94,826 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$89,353 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$85,965 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Master's)
$85,965 · 5 yrs out
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General (Bachelor's)
$84,494 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$83,593 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$82,967 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$81,890 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$81,822 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$79,656 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$77,901 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$77,901 · 5 yrs out