History at American University
Washington, DC · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
American University graduates in history earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How American 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 |
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| 59 | Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | $59,814 | $56,931 | #87 | $38,461 |
| 60 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $59,793 | $70,738 | #18 | $35,198 |
| 61 | National University San Diego, CA | $59,645 | $54,273 | #129 | — |
| 62 | American University Washington, DC | $59,630 | $52,251 | #191 | $43,809 |
| 63 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $59,555 | $54,191 | #130 | $28,116 |
| 64 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $59,535 | $52,427 | #185 | — |
| 65 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $59,529 | $61,943 | #41 | $36,907 |
Other History Credentials at American University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,616 | $68,296 | $41,000 |
Other Majors at American University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do American University history graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,809 one year after graduating and $59,630 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does American University rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, American University ranks #62 by median pay four years after graduation, and #191 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at American University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.