History at Nevada State University
Henderson, NV · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Nevada State University graduates in history earn 14% more 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 Nevada 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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| 85 | Dickinson College Carlisle, PA | $57,699 | $58,680 | #64 | — |
| 86 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $57,675 | $58,639 | #65 | $57,239 |
| 87 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $57,639 | $56,630 | #89 | $31,079 |
| 88 | Nevada State University Henderson, NV | $57,600 | $59,782 | #57 | $50,149 |
| 89 | St Lawrence University Canton, NY | $57,349 | $54,584 | #119 | $35,230 |
| 90 | University of Dayton Dayton, OH | $57,218 | $61,060 | #46 | — |
| 91 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $57,159 | $58,114 | #67 | $44,806 |
Other Majors at Nevada State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $95,918 | $85,585 | #196 of 966 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $94,433 | $85,007 | #4 of 48 |
| Area Studies | $65,406 | $54,607 | #21 of 70 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $64,201 | $53,159 | #10 of 177 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $62,684 | $50,691 | #23 of 345 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,273 | $49,807 | #787 of 1176 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $57,932 | $47,833 | #120 of 215 |
| English Language and Literature | $56,591 | — | #105 of 576 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,646 | $48,634 | #104 of 680 |
| Psychology | $53,468 | $40,183 | #328 of 1027 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,443 | $36,363 | #573 of 660 |
| Biology | — | $28,205 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Nevada State University history graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,149 one year after graduating and $57,600 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Nevada State University rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, Nevada State University ranks #88 by median pay four years after graduation, and #57 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at Nevada State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,600.
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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.