History at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 153 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates in history earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Madison 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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| 72 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $58,936 | $61,185 | #45 | $42,451 |
| 73 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $58,717 | $53,429 | #153 | $28,718 |
| 74 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $58,415 | $53,729 | #145 | $31,220 |
| 75 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $58,343 | $60,709 | #49 | $35,959 |
| 76 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $58,258 | $62,500 | #36 | $31,880 |
| 77 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $58,253 | $55,445 | #110 | $28,790 |
| 78 | Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA | $58,240 | $61,261 | #44 | — |
Other History Credentials at University of Wisconsin-Madison
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | — | $73,942 | — |
Other Majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Madison history graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,959 one year after graduating and $58,343 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Madison rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks #75 by median pay four years after graduation, and #49 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at University of Wisconsin-Madison worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.