History at Appalachian State University
Boone, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 60 graduates a year
Appalachian State University graduates in history earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Appalachian 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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| 434 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $40,918 | $43,143 | #413 | $33,000 |
| 435 | Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO | $40,716 | $43,656 | #405 | — |
| 436 | Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL | $40,597 | $39,886 | #446 | $32,149 |
| 437 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $40,371 | $43,324 | #411 | $28,454 |
| 438 | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $40,317 | $44,042 | #397 | $34,456 |
| 439 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK | $40,169 | $45,100 | #379 | $30,522 |
| 440 | Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH | $39,968 | $42,652 | #418 | $31,163 |
Other Majors at Appalachian State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Appalachian State University history graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,454 one year after graduating and $40,371 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Appalachian State University rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, Appalachian State University ranks #437 by median pay four years after graduation, and #411 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at Appalachian State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,000.
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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.