History at Harvard University
Cambridge, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 161 graduates a year
Harvard University graduates in history earn 39% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 18% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Harvard 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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| 19 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $72,389 | $68,899 | #22 | $20,075 |
| 20 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $71,187 | $64,822 | #28 | $34,028 |
| 21 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $70,734 | $61,981 | #40 | $38,927 |
| 22 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $70,679 | $62,240 | #38 | $53,468 |
| 23 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $70,423 | $75,551 | #12 | $39,522 |
| 24 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $69,988 | $72,452 | #14 | $33,710 |
| 25 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $69,820 | $76,271 | #11 | $46,856 |
Other Majors at Harvard University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statistics | $230,876 | $141,116 | #1 of 50 |
| Computer Science | $203,169 | $152,251 | #10 of 349 |
| Applied Mathematics | $170,689 | $114,279 | #1 of 45 |
| Economics | $155,592 | $103,993 | #5 of 368 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $117,816 | $51,569 | #1 of 35 |
| Political Science and Government | $95,838 | $61,543 | #6 of 565 |
| Natural Sciences | $95,507 | $69,242 | #1 of 9 |
| Social Sciences | $78,996 | $56,540 | #3 of 87 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $70,167 | $41,501 | #13 of 82 |
| English Language and Literature | $50,428 | $30,838 | #231 of 576 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $46,993 | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | — | $31,999 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Harvard University history graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,468 one year after graduating and $70,679 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Harvard University rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, Harvard University ranks #22 by median pay four years after graduation, and #38 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at Harvard University worth it?
Its graduates earn 39% more than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,721.
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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.