History at University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
University of Illinois Springfield graduates in history earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Illinois Springfield 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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| 361 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $45,795 | $47,055 | #335 | $28,862 |
| 362 | Luther College Decorah, IA | $45,737 | $48,110 | #307 | — |
| 363 | SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY | $45,661 | $43,460 | #409 | $23,803 |
| 364 | University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL | $45,641 | $44,842 | #387 | $33,297 |
| 365 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $45,595 | $50,558 | #238 | $27,652 |
| 366 | York College of Pennsylvania York, PA | $45,569 | $46,344 | #347 | — |
| 367 | University of Dallas Irving, TX | $45,559 | $46,320 | #349 | — |
Other Majors at University of Illinois Springfield by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $102,020 | $72,657 | #154 of 349 |
| Mathematics | $72,681 | — | #131 of 309 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $69,334 | — | #69 of 93 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $64,048 | $43,081 | #634 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,499 | $44,236 | #737 of 1176 |
| Biology | $59,817 | $33,882 | #342 of 841 |
| Political Science and Government | $58,236 | — | #373 of 565 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $55,780 | $41,064 | #302 of 660 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $54,579 | — | #140 of 265 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $52,588 | $32,050 | #371 of 660 |
| Social Work | $50,516 | $38,707 | #250 of 420 |
| English Language and Literature | $48,196 | $39,358 | #309 of 576 |
| Psychology | $47,802 | $31,978 | #662 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $44,458 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,026 | — | #413 of 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Illinois Springfield history graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,297 one year after graduating and $45,641 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Illinois Springfield rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, University of Illinois Springfield ranks #364 by median pay four years after graduation, and #387 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at University of Illinois Springfield worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,125.
← All data for University of Illinois Springfield · Methodology
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.