History at University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
University of Missouri-St Louis graduates in history earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 60% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Missouri-St Louis 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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| 424 | Lander University Greenwood, SC | $41,783 | $46,331 | #348 | $36,613 |
| 425 | University of North Alabama Florence, AL | $41,728 | $47,365 | #326 | $27,927 |
| 426 | Texas A&M University-Texarkana Texarkana, TX | $41,460 | $42,153 | #426 | — |
| 427 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $41,378 | $44,366 | #393 | $27,851 |
| 428 | Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC | $41,343 | $45,843 | #359 | $28,322 |
| 429 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $41,214 | $48,758 | #287 | — |
| 430 | Roanoke College Salem, VA | $41,210 | $37,525 | #452 | $25,940 |
Other History Credentials at University of Missouri-St Louis
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,022 | $44,457 | — |
Other Majors at University of Missouri-St Louis by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Missouri-St Louis history graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,851 one year after graduating and $41,378 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Missouri-St Louis rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, University of Missouri-St Louis ranks #427 by median pay four years after graduation, and #393 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at University of Missouri-St Louis worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.