Bachelor's-19% vs national median128 grads tracked
History at Missouri State University
Ranked 325th of 354 bachelor's programs in History by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$26,493
middle 50%: $20,772 – $32,088
Median · 5 years out
$43,948
middle 50%: $33,309 – $59,422
Median · 10 years out
$59,391
middle 50%: $42,371 – $86,868
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 Missouri State University's bachelor's program in History earn a median $26,493 one year after graduating, rising to $59,391 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 19% below the national median of $54,304 for this field, ranking 325th 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
9.7 yrs
≈ $12,201 total interest
Same major at other universities
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
Southeastern Louisiana University
$44,030 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - South Bend
$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
Coker University
$43,647 · 5 yrs out
Missouri Western State University
$43,530 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Missouri State University
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$104,078 · 5 yrs out
Military Science, Leadership and Operational Art (Master's)
$102,715 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$101,595 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$94,668 · 5 yrs out
Construction Management (Bachelor's)
$86,597 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$86,367 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$86,086 · 5 yrs out
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Doctorate)
$84,962 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$83,858 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's)
$79,076 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$77,706 · 5 yrs out