History at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 94 graduates a year
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates in history earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 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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| 329 | Kent State University at Stark North Canton, OH | $46,781 | $49,922 | #253 | $28,476 |
| 330 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $46,781 | $49,922 | #254 | $28,476 |
| 331 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $46,739 | $52,923 | #170 | $27,831 |
| 332 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $46,718 | $45,900 | #358 | $26,436 |
| 333 | The University of Tampa Tampa, FL | $46,596 | $49,595 | #264 | $27,787 |
| 334 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $46,554 | $48,193 | #302 | $32,602 |
| 335 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $46,502 | $50,055 | #250 | $33,135 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign history graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,436 one year after graduating and $46,718 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ranks #332 by median pay four years after graduation, and #358 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,066.
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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.