History at Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Central Michigan University graduates in history earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Central Michigan 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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| 431 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $41,065 | $48,392 | #298 | — |
| 432 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $41,043 | $48,366 | #299 | $29,337 |
| 433 | University of Houston-Victoria Victoria, TX | $40,936 | $41,620 | #431 | — |
| 434 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $40,918 | $43,143 | #413 | $33,000 |
| 435 | Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO | $40,716 | $43,656 | #405 | — |
| 436 | Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL | $40,597 | $39,886 | #446 | $32,149 |
| 437 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $40,371 | $43,324 | #411 | $28,454 |
Other Majors at Central Michigan University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central Michigan University history graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,000 one year after graduating and $40,918 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central Michigan University rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, Central Michigan University ranks #434 by median pay four years after graduation, and #413 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at Central Michigan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,000.
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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.