History at University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
University of North Carolina Wilmington graduates in history earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of North Carolina Wilmington 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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| 352 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, OH | $46,101 | $49,197 | #281 | $24,075 |
| 353 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $46,090 | $47,849 | #315 | — |
| 354 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $46,086 | $45,279 | #375 | $33,288 |
| 355 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $46,072 | $49,442 | #269 | $25,047 |
| 356 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $46,000 | $42,310 | #422 | $25,355 |
| 357 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $45,990 | $42,301 | #423 | $35,747 |
| 358 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $45,825 | $51,888 | #200 | $22,047 |
Other History Credentials at University of North Carolina Wilmington
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $48,402 | — |
Other Majors at University of North Carolina Wilmington by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Carolina Wilmington history graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,047 one year after graduating and $46,072 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Carolina Wilmington rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, University of North Carolina Wilmington ranks #355 by median pay four years after graduation, and #269 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at University of North Carolina Wilmington worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,786.
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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.