Bachelor's-13% vs national median220 grads tracked
History at Lander University
Ranked 260th of 354 bachelor's programs in History by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$32,929
middle 50%: $23,820 – $42,838
Median · 5 years out
$47,409
middle 50%: $35,757 – $58,734
Median · 10 years out
$55,464
middle 50%: $39,310 – $76,722
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 Lander University's bachelor's program in History earn a median $32,929 one year after graduating, rising to $55,464 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 13% below the national median of $54,304 for this field, ranking 260th 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 yrs
≈ $10,711 total interest
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