History at Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Eastern Illinois University graduates in history earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Eastern Illinois 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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| 433 | University of Houston-Victoria Victoria, TX | $40,936 | $41,620 | #431 | — |
| 434 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $40,918 | $43,143 | #413 | $33,000 |
| 435 | Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO | $40,716 | $43,656 | #405 | — |
| 436 | Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL | $40,597 | $39,886 | #446 | $32,149 |
| 437 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $40,371 | $43,324 | #411 | $28,454 |
| 438 | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $40,317 | $44,042 | #397 | $34,456 |
| 439 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK | $40,169 | $45,100 | #379 | $30,522 |
Other History Credentials at Eastern Illinois University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $45,346 | — |
Other Majors at Eastern Illinois University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Eastern Illinois University history graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,149 one year after graduating and $40,597 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Eastern Illinois University rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, Eastern Illinois University ranks #436 by median pay four years after graduation, and #446 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at Eastern Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,000.
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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.