History at Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Grinnell College graduates in history earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grinnell College 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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| 132 | University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online Manchester, NH | $54,841 | $50,514 | #240 | $28,663 |
| 133 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $54,798 | $56,306 | #93 | $39,283 |
| 134 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $54,798 | $56,306 | #94 | $39,283 |
| 135 | Grinnell College Grinnell, IA | $54,703 | $57,541 | #77 | $39,687 |
| 136 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $54,694 | $56,175 | #97 | $28,254 |
| 137 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $54,659 | $52,211 | #193 | $26,635 |
| 138 | Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ | $54,657 | $47,972 | #311 | $33,763 |
Other Majors at Grinnell College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $110,724 | $46,791 | #48 of 368 |
| Computer Science | $109,892 | $84,449 | #114 of 349 |
| Political Science and Government | $68,518 | $36,662 | #147 of 565 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $59,638 | — | #98 of 476 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $57,752 | $28,507 | #39 of 82 |
| Biology | $56,275 | $37,170 | #480 of 841 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $54,983 | $28,691 | #132 of 225 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $53,105 | $38,598 | #100 of 110 |
| English Language and Literature | $36,854 | — | #544 of 576 |
| Sociology | — | $28,216 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $20,111 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grinnell College history graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,687 one year after graduating and $54,703 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grinnell College rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, Grinnell College ranks #135 by median pay four years after graduation, and #77 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at Grinnell College worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,500.
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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.