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Master's-10% vs national median64 grads tracked

History at Marshall University

Ranked 106th of 136 master's programs in History by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$35,626
middle 50%: $28,969 – $47,119
Median · 5 years out
$52,283
middle 50%: $37,002 – $70,012
Median · 10 years out
$55,464
middle 50%: $44,129 – $74,301

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 Marshall University's master's program in History earn a median $35,626 one year after graduating, rising to $55,464 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 10% below the national median of $58,413 for this field, ranking 106th 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
8.3 yrs
≈ $9,677 total interest

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