History at Empire State University
Saratoga Springs, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
Empire State University graduates in history earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Empire 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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| 367 | University of Dallas Irving, TX | $45,559 | $46,320 | #349 | — |
| 368 | Presbyterian College Clinton, SC | $45,470 | $50,419 | #243 | $35,265 |
| 369 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $45,388 | $53,697 | #147 | $24,215 |
| 370 | Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY | $45,252 | $43,071 | #414 | — |
| 371 | SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY | $45,234 | $43,053 | #415 | — |
| 372 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA | $45,161 | $52,277 | #189 | $31,798 |
| 373 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $45,142 | $52,255 | #190 | — |
Other Majors at Empire State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $102,384 | $94,830 | #116 of 966 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | $72,188 | — | #2 of 10 |
| Physical Sciences | $71,805 | $59,562 | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $71,066 | — | #3 of 33 |
| Business/Commerce | $69,365 | $57,225 | #80 of 271 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $66,111 | — | #46 of 476 |
| Social Sciences | $61,925 | — | #12 of 87 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $58,129 | — | #170 of 187 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $57,379 | $41,424 | #76 of 207 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $56,825 | $45,544 | #6 of 24 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | $54,265 | $48,651 | #3 of 14 |
| Public Policy Analysis | — | $52,614 | — |
| Education | $50,954 | $39,046 | #31 of 71 |
| Psychology | $49,979 | $39,188 | #511 of 1027 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $43,473 | — | #28 of 68 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $39,946 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Empire State University history graduates make?
Graduates earn $45,252 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Empire State University rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, Empire State University ranks #370 by median pay four years after graduation, and #414 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at Empire State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,750.
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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.