Master's+59% vs national median85 grads tracked
History at Worcester State University
Ranked 6th of 136 master's programs in History by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$81,200
middle 50%: $55,464 – $96,411
Median · 5 years out
$92,834
middle 50%: $72,242 – $100,888
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for History (master's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Graduates of Worcester State University's master's program in History earn a median $81,200 one year after graduating, rising to $92,834 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 59% above the national median of $58,413 for this field, ranking 6th of 136 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
4 yrs
≈ $4,238 total interest
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$100,222 · 5 yrs out
CUNY Queens College
$98,849 · 5 yrs out
Salem State University
$97,133 · 5 yrs out
Western Connecticut State University
$90,454 · 5 yrs out
Chicago State University
$89,458 · 5 yrs out
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$86,929 · 5 yrs out
University of Massachusetts at Boston
$84,083 · 5 yrs out
Westfield State University
$82,048 · 5 yrs out
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$78,843 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Worcester State University
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$101,386 · 5 yrs out
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$99,038 · 5 yrs out
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$96,310 · 5 yrs out
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$94,170 · 5 yrs out
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$92,948 · 5 yrs out
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$87,772 · 5 yrs out
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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Bachelor's)
$79,284 · 5 yrs out
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$79,100 · 5 yrs out