History at Lander University
Greenwood, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Lander University graduates in history earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lander 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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| 421 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $42,119 | $38,326 | #450 | $20,972 |
| 422 | Drury University Springfield, MO | $41,996 | $45,029 | #381 | — |
| 423 | Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Springfield, MO | $41,996 | $45,029 | #382 | — |
| 424 | Lander University Greenwood, SC | $41,783 | $46,331 | #348 | $36,613 |
| 425 | University of North Alabama Florence, AL | $41,728 | $47,365 | #326 | $27,927 |
| 426 | Texas A&M University-Texarkana Texarkana, TX | $41,460 | $42,153 | #426 | — |
| 427 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $41,378 | $44,366 | #393 | $27,851 |
Other Majors at Lander University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,458 | $78,485 | #875 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $59,232 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,512 | $37,208 | #1035 of 1176 |
| Biology | $51,767 | $32,422 | #632 of 841 |
| Political Science and Government | $50,079 | — | #517 of 565 |
| Sociology | $44,287 | $31,243 | #393 of 462 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,637 | $39,601 | #552 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $43,098 | $27,155 | #571 of 610 |
| Psychology | $41,110 | $26,626 | #944 of 1027 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $40,202 | $21,605 | #248 of 423 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,428 | $25,204 | #453 of 476 |
| English Language and Literature | $36,568 | — | #548 of 576 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $25,271 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lander University history graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,613 one year after graduating and $41,783 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lander University rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, Lander University ranks #424 by median pay four years after graduation, and #348 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at Lander University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,250.
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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.