History at Barnard College
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
Barnard College graduates in history earn 23% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Barnard College 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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| 39 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $63,632 | $57,943 | #71 | $31,595 |
| 40 | Mount Saint Mary College Newburgh, NY | $63,174 | $60,129 | #54 | $32,383 |
| 41 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | $63,071 | $60,031 | #55 | — |
| 42 | Barnard College New York, NY | $62,258 | $59,257 | #60 | $48,092 |
| 43 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $62,077 | $65,453 | #26 | $31,215 |
| 44 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $61,745 | $56,184 | #96 | $21,713 |
| 45 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | $61,512 | $58,547 | #66 | $43,874 |
Other Majors at Barnard College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $111,909 | $85,860 | #43 of 368 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $107,434 | — |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | $79,807 | $40,294 | #2 of 30 |
| Sociology | $77,821 | $48,215 | #6 of 462 |
| Political Science and Government | $77,805 | $57,298 | #49 of 565 |
| Biology | $75,696 | $47,329 | #48 of 841 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $66,787 | $24,569 | #26 of 67 |
| Area Studies | $66,117 | $34,142 | #18 of 70 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $65,644 | $44,055 | #22 of 82 |
| English Language and Literature | $61,327 | $40,414 | #44 of 576 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $42,622 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $39,947 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Barnard College history graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,092 one year after graduating and $62,258 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Barnard College rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, Barnard College ranks #42 by median pay four years after graduation, and #60 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at Barnard College worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% more than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,350.
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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.