History at Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Northern Michigan University graduates in history earn 32% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 74% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northern 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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| 454 | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | $36,650 | $35,099 | #455 | — |
| 455 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $36,614 | $44,424 | #391 | $28,295 |
| 456 | Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT | $36,457 | $34,553 | #457 | — |
| 457 | Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI | $34,318 | $36,184 | #454 | $32,675 |
| 458 | Flagler College Saint Augustine, FL | $30,134 | $32,074 | #459 | — |
| 459 | Fairmont State University Fairmont, WV | $28,802 | $34,074 | #458 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Michigan University history graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,675 one year after graduating and $34,318 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Michigan University rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, Northern Michigan University ranks #457 by median pay four years after graduation, and #454 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at Northern Michigan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% less than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,500.
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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.