History at Clark University
Worcester, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Clark University graduates in history earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Clark 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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| 153 | Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL | $54,071 | $53,124 | #166 | $39,102 |
| 154 | Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT | $54,037 | $48,651 | #290 | $30,301 |
| 155 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $54,001 | $53,185 | #162 | $34,319 |
| 156 | Clark University Worcester, MA | $53,926 | $47,487 | #323 | — |
| 157 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $53,868 | $56,142 | #100 | $35,450 |
| 158 | Stockton University Galloway, NJ | $53,745 | $47,171 | #329 | $28,897 |
| 159 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ | $53,737 | $47,164 | #330 | — |
Other Majors at Clark University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $115,804 | — | #89 of 349 |
| Economics | $91,094 | $34,023 | #99 of 368 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $84,234 | $43,449 | #86 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $68,174 | $33,625 | #153 of 565 |
| Sociology | $64,988 | — | #34 of 462 |
| Psychology | $61,203 | $33,264 | #82 of 1027 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $60,649 | — | #69 of 225 |
| Biology | $58,429 | $37,590 | #397 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $52,075 | $34,500 | #165 of 265 |
| Geography and Cartography | $49,230 | $29,713 | #109 of 117 |
| English Language and Literature | $46,113 | $22,670 | #377 of 576 |
| Social Sciences | $45,710 | — | #29 of 35 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $38,844 | — | #284 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Clark University history graduates make?
Graduates earn $53,926 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Clark University rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, Clark University ranks #156 by median pay four years after graduation, and #323 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at Clark University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.