History at Truman State University
Kirksville, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Truman State University graduates in history earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Truman 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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| 398 | Wittenberg University Springfield, OH | $43,712 | $46,647 | #340 | — |
| 399 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $43,685 | $40,181 | #443 | — |
| 400 | University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI | $43,537 | $45,905 | #357 | — |
| 401 | Truman State University Kirksville, MO | $43,405 | $46,539 | #344 | $25,010 |
| 402 | Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | $43,195 | $43,449 | #410 | $28,067 |
| 403 | Radford University Radford, VA | $43,188 | $39,327 | #448 | $28,239 |
| 404 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $43,164 | $43,898 | #401 | $32,976 |
Other Majors at Truman State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $106,203 | $74,794 | #88 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $84,515 | $59,919 | #187 of 796 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,315 | $68,736 | #835 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $70,633 | $50,422 | #359 of 1176 |
| Biology | $61,647 | $31,435 | #288 of 841 |
| Political Science and Government | $60,586 | $39,813 | #306 of 565 |
| Public Health | $60,157 | $30,911 | #88 of 215 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,596 | $32,176 | #277 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,213 | $26,865 | #250 of 610 |
| Sociology | $52,584 | — | #220 of 462 |
| Agriculture | $52,303 | $36,853 | #25 of 43 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,785 | $31,853 | #422 of 660 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $48,320 | — | #207 of 215 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $41,487 | $28,801 | #79 of 82 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $40,026 | $16,569 | #111 of 137 |
| English Language and Literature | $38,923 | $29,001 | #517 of 576 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $15,998 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Truman State University history graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,010 one year after graduating and $43,405 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Truman State University rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, Truman State University ranks #401 by median pay four years after graduation, and #344 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at Truman State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,625.
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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.