History at University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
University of Rhode Island graduates in history earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Rhode Island 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 |
| … | |||||
| 152 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $54,131 | $54,450 | #124 | $24,612 |
| 153 | Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL | $54,071 | $53,124 | #166 | $39,102 |
| 154 | Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT | $54,037 | $48,651 | #290 | $30,301 |
| 155 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $54,001 | $53,185 | #162 | $34,319 |
| 156 | Clark University Worcester, MA | $53,926 | $47,487 | #323 | — |
| 157 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $53,868 | $56,142 | #100 | $35,450 |
| 158 | Stockton University Galloway, NJ | $53,745 | $47,171 | #329 | $28,897 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Rhode Island history graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,319 one year after graduating and $54,001 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Rhode Island rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, University of Rhode Island ranks #155 by median pay four years after graduation, and #162 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at University of Rhode Island worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.