History at Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Washington and Lee University graduates in history earn 97% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Washington and Lee 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 |
Other Majors at Washington and Lee University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $121,699 | $76,627 | #11 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $118,946 | $81,625 | #9 of 796 |
| Economics | $115,837 | $71,737 | #37 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $95,190 | — | #8 of 565 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washington and Lee University history graduates make?
Graduates earn $100,087 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washington and Lee University rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, Washington and Lee University ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at Washington and Lee University worth it?
Its graduates earn 97% more 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.