History at Norwich University
Northfield, VT · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Norwich University graduates in history earn 31% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Norwich 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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| 26 | University of Scranton Scranton, PA | $68,443 | $69,607 | #21 | $26,442 |
| 27 | Bowie State University Bowie, MD | $68,077 | $59,746 | #58 | — |
| 28 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $66,518 | $60,527 | #50 | $31,540 |
| 29 | Norwich University Northfield, VT | $66,185 | $67,977 | #23 | $42,940 |
| 30 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $65,984 | $62,803 | #35 | $24,498 |
| 31 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $65,540 | $57,715 | #74 | $41,447 |
| 32 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $65,217 | $59,343 | #59 | $31,059 |
Other History Credentials at Norwich University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,266 | $70,211 | $40,898 |
Other Majors at Norwich University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | — | $98,551 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $90,628 | $60,988 | #37 of 99 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,054 | $74,283 | #507 of 966 |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | $85,184 | $73,947 | #2 of 5 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $82,477 | $48,799 | #307 of 318 |
| Construction Management | $76,175 | $46,751 | #55 of 57 |
| Civil Engineering | $75,713 | $44,884 | #224 of 233 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,203 | $46,409 | #279 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $71,791 | $43,988 | #106 of 565 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $70,075 | $43,523 | #25 of 660 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $68,004 | $43,621 | #50 of 118 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $65,497 | $37,161 | #86 of 660 |
| Biology | $63,374 | — | #230 of 841 |
| Architecture | $58,534 | — | #75 of 78 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,456 | $33,805 | #271 of 610 |
| Psychology | $53,775 | $41,164 | #312 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Norwich University history graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,940 one year after graduating and $66,185 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Norwich University rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, Norwich University ranks #29 by median pay four years after graduation, and #23 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at Norwich University worth it?
Its graduates earn 31% more than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
← All data for Norwich University · Methodology
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.