History at University of Houston-Victoria
Victoria, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 4 graduates a year
University of Houston-Victoria graduates in history earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Houston-Victoria 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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| 430 | Roanoke College Salem, VA | $41,210 | $37,525 | #452 | $25,940 |
| 431 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $41,065 | $48,392 | #298 | — |
| 432 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $41,043 | $48,366 | #299 | $29,337 |
| 433 | University of Houston-Victoria Victoria, TX | $40,936 | $41,620 | #431 | — |
| 434 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $40,918 | $43,143 | #413 | $33,000 |
| 435 | Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO | $40,716 | $43,656 | #405 | — |
| 436 | Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL | $40,597 | $39,886 | #446 | $32,149 |
Other Majors at University of Houston-Victoria by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $80,774 | $50,812 | #190 of 452 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $79,123 | $52,251 | #310 of 459 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $72,678 | — | #64 of 187 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,054 | $37,275 | #714 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $61,341 | $43,941 | #373 of 516 |
| Business/Commerce | $56,397 | $43,691 | #228 of 271 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $55,175 | $46,370 | #760 of 796 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $53,837 | $47,803 | #121 of 207 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $52,435 | — | #375 of 660 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $50,809 | $35,015 | #473 of 660 |
| Psychology | $42,359 | $34,289 | #897 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $19,493 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Houston-Victoria history graduates make?
Graduates earn $40,936 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Houston-Victoria rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, University of Houston-Victoria ranks #433 by median pay four years after graduation, and #431 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at University of Houston-Victoria worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% 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.