History at Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 246 graduates a year
Liberty University graduates in history earn 8% 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 Liberty 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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| 333 | The University of Tampa Tampa, FL | $46,596 | $49,595 | #264 | $27,787 |
| 334 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $46,554 | $48,193 | #302 | $32,602 |
| 335 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $46,502 | $50,055 | #250 | $33,135 |
| 336 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $46,496 | $42,339 | #421 | $33,456 |
| 337 | Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN | $46,444 | $49,826 | #259 | — |
| 338 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $46,428 | $42,765 | #417 | — |
| 339 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $46,408 | $50,693 | #235 | $28,508 |
Other History Credentials at Liberty University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,189 | $59,708 | $31,075 |
Other Majors at Liberty University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Liberty University history graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,456 one year after graduating and $46,496 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Liberty University rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, Liberty University ranks #336 by median pay four years after graduation, and #421 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at Liberty University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.