Master's-24% vs national median86 grads tracked
History at Youngstown State University
Ranked 134th of 136 master's programs in History by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$33,458
middle 50%: $25,287 – $42,033
Median · 5 years out
$44,398
middle 50%: $32,198 – $58,114
Median · 10 years out
$59,848
middle 50%: $43,722 – $71,728
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 Youngstown State University's master's program in History earn a median $33,458 one year after graduating, rising to $59,848 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 24% below the national median of $58,413 for this field, ranking 134th 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.
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
9.2 yrs
≈ $10,972 total interest
Same major at other universities
University of Wyoming
$48,487 · 5 yrs out
Bowling Green State University
$47,939 · 5 yrs out
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
$47,392 · 5 yrs out
University of Oregon
$47,392 · 5 yrs out
Western Carolina University
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Miami University
$45,210 · 5 yrs out
Kent State University
$41,244 · 5 yrs out
Binghamton University
$40,342 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Youngstown State University
Education (Doctorate)
$120,396 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$107,126 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$105,691 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$98,101 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$97,180 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$90,151 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$89,924 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$89,458 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$88,951 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$88,588 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's)
$88,299 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$87,405 · 5 yrs out