History at The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
The College of Wooster graduates in history earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The College of Wooster 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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| 272 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $49,113 | $45,238 | #376 | $37,734 |
| 273 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $49,096 | $52,641 | #179 | $24,289 |
| 274 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $48,990 | $51,654 | #207 | $36,257 |
| 275 | The College of Wooster Wooster, OH | $48,903 | $52,187 | #194 | $28,013 |
| 276 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $48,896 | $52,044 | #196 | $34,335 |
| 277 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $48,857 | $48,002 | #310 | $36,889 |
| 278 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg, PA | $48,779 | $49,609 | #263 | $27,711 |
Other Majors at The College of Wooster by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $86,578 | — | #55 of 309 |
| Economics | $79,310 | — | #188 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $64,760 | $38,727 | #209 of 565 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $60,884 | $39,527 | #152 of 660 |
| Psychology | $60,250 | — | #98 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $56,115 | $32,462 | #144 of 462 |
| English Language and Literature | $55,456 | $30,746 | #118 of 576 |
| Biology | — | $32,462 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $29,942 | — |
| Philosophy | — | $27,174 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The College of Wooster history graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,013 one year after graduating and $48,903 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The College of Wooster rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, The College of Wooster ranks #275 by median pay four years after graduation, and #194 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at The College of Wooster worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,546.
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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.