Bachelor's-13% vs national median133 grads tracked
History at University of Lynchburg
Ranked 263rd of 354 bachelor's programs in History by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$34,289
middle 50%: $24,328 – $49,992
Median · 5 years out
$47,335
middle 50%: $34,289 – $63,249
Median · 10 years out
$57,147
middle 50%: $44,219 – $74,515
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 University of Lynchburg's bachelor's program in History earn a median $34,289 one year after graduating, rising to $57,147 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 13% below the national median of $54,304 for this field, ranking 263rd 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
8.8 yrs
≈ $10,479 total interest
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$47,543 · 5 yrs out
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$47,521 · 5 yrs out
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Lander University
$47,409 · 5 yrs out
University of Virginia's College at Wise (The)
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Mary Baldwin University
$47,346 · 5 yrs out
Northwestern State University
$47,216 · 5 yrs out
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$47,149 · 5 yrs out
Randolph College
$47,119 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
$47,119 · 5 yrs out
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$47,067 · 5 yrs out
University of South Dakota
$47,034 · 5 yrs out
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