Master's+8% vs national median228 grads tracked
History at Texas State University
Ranked 41st of 136 master's programs in History by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$42,224
middle 50%: $30,099 – $59,673
Median · 5 years out
$63,270
middle 50%: $41,887 – $79,032
Median · 10 years out
$72,585
middle 50%: $49,855 – $92,424
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 Texas State University's master's program in History earn a median $42,224 one year after graduating, rising to $72,585 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 8% above the national median of $58,413 for this field, ranking 41st 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
6.8 yrs
≈ $7,814 total interest
Same major at other universities
West Texas A&M University
$65,986 · 5 yrs out
Portland State University
$65,563 · 5 yrs out
Liberty University
$65,353 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University - Commerce
$64,085 · 5 yrs out
University of South Dakota
$64,005 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at Arlington
$63,750 · 5 yrs out
University of Michigan
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
Illinois State University
$62,360 · 5 yrs out
Stephen F Austin State University
$62,224 · 5 yrs out
University of Colorado Denver
$62,007 · 5 yrs out
Winthrop University
$61,969 · 5 yrs out
Texas Tech University
$61,630 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Texas State University
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$112,706 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$107,346 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$105,135 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$101,470 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$100,153 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$98,392 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$98,282 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$98,282 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$97,847 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$97,195 · 5 yrs out
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician (Bachelor's)
$96,658 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,030 · 5 yrs out