History at Washington College
Chestertown, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Washington College graduates in history earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Washington 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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| 214 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $51,217 | $46,604 | #342 | $25,728 |
| 215 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $51,206 | $55,937 | #103 | $35,391 |
| 216 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $51,168 | $46,593 | #343 | $25,992 |
| 217 | Washington College Chestertown, MD | $51,167 | $44,905 | #386 | — |
| 218 | Centre College Danville, KY | $51,094 | $57,854 | #72 | — |
| 219 | State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY | $51,043 | $48,582 | #293 | $30,192 |
| 220 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $51,024 | $48,564 | #294 | — |
Other Majors at Washington College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $75,674 | $50,835 | #216 of 368 |
| Business/Commerce | $74,880 | $48,699 | #42 of 271 |
| Political Science and Government | $69,018 | $36,741 | #130 of 565 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $67,983 | — | #51 of 118 |
| Biology | $55,165 | $34,553 | #524 of 841 |
| Sociology | $53,799 | — | #193 of 462 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $46,831 | $22,324 | #233 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $46,305 | — | #371 of 576 |
| Psychology | $44,955 | $34,490 | #803 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washington College history graduates make?
Graduates earn $51,167 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washington College rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, Washington College ranks #217 by median pay four years after graduation, and #386 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at Washington College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for history ($50,680).
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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.