Master's-8% vs national median76 grads tracked
History at Clemson University
Ranked 92nd of 136 master's programs in History by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$40,944
middle 50%: $25,937 – $53,833
Median · 5 years out
$53,696
middle 50%: $35,184 – $68,274
Median · 10 years out
$71,441
middle 50%: $59,848 – $83,557
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 Clemson University's master's program in History earn a median $40,944 one year after graduating, rising to $71,441 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 8% below the national median of $58,413 for this field, ranking 92nd 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
7.5 yrs
≈ $8,713 total interest
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University of New Orleans (The)
$54,365 · 5 yrs out
University of Akron (The)
$54,365 · 5 yrs out
Ohio University
$54,286 · 5 yrs out
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
$54,051 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois Chicago
$54,051 · 5 yrs out
University of Missouri - Kansas City
$54,051 · 5 yrs out
Northern Arizona University
$53,578 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Stony Brook
$53,578 · 5 yrs out
East Carolina University
$53,578 · 5 yrs out
Ball State University
$53,485 · 5 yrs out
University of South Carolina - Columbia
$53,343 · 5 yrs out
Georgia Southern University
$52,989 · 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