History at University of California-Merced
Merced, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
University of California-Merced graduates in history earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Merced Compares for History
All 459 colleges reporting history earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $136,403 | $125,641 | #1 | $61,127 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $112,377 | $120,596 | #2 | $60,750 |
| 3 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $109,947 | $98,987 | #3 | $54,700 |
| 4 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $103,601 | $91,232 | #5 | $56,444 |
| 5 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $100,087 | $91,138 | #6 | — |
| 6 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $98,079 | $93,351 | #4 | $53,828 |
| 7 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $88,517 | $90,023 | #7 | $48,555 |
| 8 | Brown University Providence, RI | $85,520 | $84,228 | #8 | $42,296 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $82,031 | $78,077 | #9 | $44,706 |
| 10 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $80,347 | $70,519 | #19 | $45,363 |
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| 387 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $44,416 | $42,275 | #424 | $18,674 |
| 388 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $44,397 | $47,378 | #325 | $27,157 |
| 389 | La Salle University Philadelphia, PA | $44,285 | $45,038 | #380 | — |
| 390 | University of California-Merced Merced, CA | $44,144 | $40,168 | #444 | $26,103 |
| 391 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $44,142 | $48,220 | #300 | $27,799 |
| 392 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $44,113 | $47,340 | #327 | $33,219 |
| 393 | Lee University Cleveland, TN | $44,096 | $48,170 | #304 | — |
Other Majors at University of California-Merced by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $102,575 | $58,835 | #110 of 189 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $95,040 | $67,096 | #89 of 318 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $88,795 | $57,223 | #82 of 118 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $83,007 | $47,028 | #19 of 46 |
| Applied Mathematics | $82,156 | $39,138 | #29 of 45 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,277 | $46,378 | #424 of 1176 |
| Economics | $67,692 | $51,212 | #297 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,815 | $29,153 | #265 of 565 |
| Biology | $59,249 | $36,140 | #362 of 841 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,623 | $29,152 | #73 of 576 |
| Chemistry | $56,888 | $50,944 | #180 of 209 |
| Public Health | $56,393 | $36,555 | #115 of 215 |
| Psychology | $53,143 | $28,669 | #346 of 1027 |
| Cognitive Science | $51,147 | $32,419 | #19 of 19 |
| Sociology | $50,468 | $37,092 | #278 of 462 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Merced history graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,103 one year after graduating and $44,144 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Merced rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, University of California-Merced ranks #390 by median pay four years after graduation, and #444 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at University of California-Merced worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,455.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.