Bachelor's-5% vs national median513 grads tracked
History at Clemson University
Ranked 162nd of 354 bachelor's programs in History by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$31,905
middle 50%: $23,450 – $44,288
Median · 5 years out
$51,576
middle 50%: $39,196 – $68,799
Median · 10 years out
$68,053
middle 50%: $51,309 – $97,175
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 Clemson University's bachelor's program in History earn a median $31,905 one year after graduating, rising to $68,053 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 5% below the national median of $54,304 for this field, ranking 162nd 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
8.3 yrs
≈ $10,108 total interest
Same major at other universities
Valparaiso University
$51,929 · 5 yrs out
Sweet Briar College
$51,828 · 5 yrs out
East Central University
$51,761 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at New Paltz
$51,724 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
$51,675 · 5 yrs out
Angelo State University
$51,642 · 5 yrs out
Newberry College
$51,556 · 5 yrs out
Roanoke College
$51,453 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University at Alexandria
$51,411 · 5 yrs out
University of Northern Iowa
$51,390 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at Tyler
$51,380 · 5 yrs out
Gordon State College
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Clemson University
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$151,716 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$141,351 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$138,614 · 5 yrs out
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (Bachelor's)
$133,128 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$124,978 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$123,290 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (Doctorate)
$110,498 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Master's)
$109,693 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$105,918 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$105,528 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Engineering (Certificate)
$103,837 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Certificate)
$103,837 · 5 yrs out