History at Muskingum University
New Concord, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Muskingum University graduates in history earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 63% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Muskingum 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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| 406 | Idaho State University Pocatello, ID | $42,814 | $45,527 | #366 | — |
| 407 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $42,806 | $44,542 | #388 | $28,998 |
| 408 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI | $42,803 | $45,131 | #377 | $38,628 |
| 409 | Muskingum University New Concord, OH | $42,785 | $45,658 | #364 | — |
| 410 | University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | $42,778 | $45,462 | #368 | $36,876 |
| 411 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $42,698 | $45,821 | #360 | $34,909 |
| 412 | St Olaf College Northfield, MN | $42,538 | $40,633 | #440 | — |
Other Majors at Muskingum University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,994 | $70,347 | #761 of 966 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $64,805 | — | #29 of 61 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,901 | $45,088 | #764 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $60,451 | $40,995 | #384 of 516 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,445 | $35,595 | #453 of 660 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $48,949 | — |
| Biology | $48,917 | $28,723 | #717 of 841 |
| Psychology | $48,001 | $37,636 | #652 of 1027 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $47,117 | $16,067 | #493 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,152 | $35,861 | #598 of 680 |
| English Language and Literature | $37,439 | — | #541 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Muskingum University history graduates make?
Graduates earn $42,785 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Muskingum University rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, Muskingum University ranks #409 by median pay four years after graduation, and #364 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at Muskingum University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.