History at Yale University
New Haven, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 96 graduates a year
Yale University graduates in history earn 117% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 8% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Yale University 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 |
Other Majors at Yale University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $188,157 | $133,293 | #4 of 459 |
| Economics | $142,936 | $82,617 | #9 of 368 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $113,788 | $61,133 | #2 of 476 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $92,646 | $40,299 | #2 of 35 |
| Political Science and Government | $90,764 | $57,466 | #16 of 565 |
| Engineering Science | — | $73,378 | — |
| Area Studies | $67,230 | $55,618 | #16 of 70 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $65,752 | $47,874 | #21 of 82 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $65,213 | $32,624 | #4 of 103 |
| Psychology | $63,396 | — | #53 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $62,440 | $41,045 | #36 of 576 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $45,769 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $32,909 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Yale University history graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,700 one year after graduating and $109,947 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Yale University rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, Yale University ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at Yale University worth it?
Its graduates earn 117% more than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $8,250.
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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.