History at Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Missouri Western State University graduates in history earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Missouri Western State 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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| 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 |
| 438 | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $40,317 | $44,042 | #397 | $34,456 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Missouri Western State University history graduates make?
Graduates earn $40,716 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Missouri Western State University rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, Missouri Western State University ranks #435 by median pay four years after graduation, and #405 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at Missouri Western State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less 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.