History at Presbyterian College
Clinton, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Presbyterian College graduates in history earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Presbyterian College 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 |
| … | |||||
| 365 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $45,595 | $50,558 | #238 | $27,652 |
| 366 | York College of Pennsylvania York, PA | $45,569 | $46,344 | #347 | — |
| 367 | University of Dallas Irving, TX | $45,559 | $46,320 | #349 | — |
| 368 | Presbyterian College Clinton, SC | $45,470 | $50,419 | #243 | $35,265 |
| 369 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $45,388 | $53,697 | #147 | $24,215 |
| 370 | Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY | $45,252 | $43,071 | #414 | — |
| 371 | SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY | $45,234 | $43,053 | #415 | — |
Other Majors at Presbyterian College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,278 | $41,228 | #472 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $57,154 | $34,712 | #394 of 565 |
| Psychology | $48,208 | $23,510 | #639 of 1027 |
| Biology | — | $30,034 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Presbyterian College history graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,265 one year after graduating and $45,470 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Presbyterian College rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, Presbyterian College ranks #368 by median pay four years after graduation, and #243 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at Presbyterian College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.