History at West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
West Virginia University graduates in history earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How West Virginia 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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| 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 | — |
| 372 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA | $45,161 | $52,277 | #189 | $31,798 |
Other History Credentials at West Virginia University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $47,971 | — |
Other Majors at West Virginia University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Virginia University history graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,215 one year after graduating and $45,388 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Virginia University rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, West Virginia University ranks #369 by median pay four years after graduation, and #147 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at West Virginia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% 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.