History at Wittenberg University
Springfield, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Wittenberg University graduates in history earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Wittenberg 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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| 395 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $43,954 | $45,501 | #367 | $32,752 |
| 396 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $43,949 | $41,101 | #437 | $38,276 |
| 397 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $43,766 | $41,806 | #429 | $42,297 |
| 398 | Wittenberg University Springfield, OH | $43,712 | $46,647 | #340 | — |
| 399 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $43,685 | $40,181 | #443 | — |
| 400 | University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI | $43,537 | $45,905 | #357 | — |
| 401 | Truman State University Kirksville, MO | $43,405 | $46,539 | #344 | $25,010 |
Other Majors at Wittenberg University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $95,069 | — | #82 of 452 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $72,289 | — | #25 of 610 |
| Marketing | $69,280 | $48,832 | #201 of 516 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,481 | — | #610 of 796 |
| Business/Commerce | $62,936 | — | #179 of 271 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $56,711 | $36,715 | #252 of 660 |
| Biology | $53,304 | $38,072 | #592 of 841 |
| Psychology | $50,147 | — | #506 of 1027 |
| Political Science and Government | $46,577 | — | #549 of 565 |
| Sociology | $44,809 | — | #388 of 462 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,325 | $36,752 | #514 of 680 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,078 | — | #502 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wittenberg University history graduates make?
Graduates earn $43,712 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wittenberg University rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, Wittenberg University ranks #398 by median pay four years after graduation, and #340 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at Wittenberg University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for history ($50,680).
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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.