Compare 12 History. programs in Indiana. Average earnings: $43,233.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, History programs tell a different story. Across 12 programs in Indiana, earnings range from $23,456 to $63,592—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
The University of Notre Dame's History program leads with graduates earning $63,592, well above the $43,233 state average. But the real insight is how Wabash College ($51,232) and Purdue University Northwest ($51,069) deliver similar outcomes despite vastly different institutional profiles—proof that program-level factors matter most.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Notre Dame graduates borrow $19,000 and face just a 6.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, Purdue Northwest leads with an 18.5% family burden, demonstrating that the best financial choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of Notre DamePrivate | $63,592 | 45 | $19,000 | Excellent | $40,731 | Challenging |
| #2 | Wabash CollegePrivate | $51,232 | 13 | $27,000 | Manageable | $28,000 | High |
| #3 | $51,069 | 12 | $21,229 | Good | $14,984 | Challenging | |
| #4 | $50,828 | 61 | $19,509 | Good | $32,850 | High | |
| #5 | $43,032 | 33 | $19,500 | Manageable | $29,448 | High | |
| #6 | Valparaiso UniversityPrivate | $41,551 | 13 | $26,942 | Challenging | $28,500 | High |
| #7 | Ball State UniversityPublic | $40,023 | 41 | $23,250 | Challenging | $20,800 | High |
| #8 | $39,661 | 24 | $20,000 | Manageable | $17,205 | High | |
| #9 | Hanover CollegePrivate | $38,830 | 12 | $25,250 | Challenging | $41,531 | High |
| #10 | Indiana State UniversityPublic | $38,162 | 8 | $24,000 | Challenging | $17,049 | High |
| #11 | $37,359 | 24 | $20,105 | Challenging | $13,626 | High | |
| #12 | $23,456 | 10 | $16,961 | High | $11,210 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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