Compare 12 History. programs in South Carolina. Average earnings: $38,579.
The highest-earning History program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $23K earnings gap across 12 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
The Citadel Military College leads with History graduates earning $53,322—38% above the state average of $38,579. While Clemson ($43,894) and USC-Columbia ($43,166) follow, neither matches the specialized military college's outcomes despite their broader reputations.
The Citadel dominates affordability too. Students borrow $21,096 and face just a 9.4% payment burden, earning a 'Good' rating. Their debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.4 means graduates can pay off student loans with about 5 months of salary—making it both the highest-earning and most affordable option.
Highest program earnings: $53,322
Strong outcomes with 98% acceptance
9.4% payment burden | Good
26.8% family burden | High burden
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $53,322 | 19 | $21,096 | Good | $33,899 | High | |
| #2 | Clemson UniversityPublic | $43,894 | 55 | $21,500 | Manageable | $35,463 | High |
| #3 | $43,166 | 79 | $21,500 | Manageable | $31,393 | High | |
| #4 | $42,065 | 9 | $22,310 | Manageable | $14,836 | High | |
| #5 | College Of CharlestonPublic | $38,464 | 56 | $23,250 | Challenging | $35,971 | High |
| #6 | $37,974 | 39 | $23,750 | Challenging | $35,414 | High | |
| #7 | Presbyterian CollegePrivate | $36,507 | 26 | $26,000 | High | $26,491 | High |
| #8 | $35,974 | 11 | $27,000 | High | $17,787 | High | |
| #9 | Winthrop UniversityPublic | $34,540 | 20 | $26,975 | High | $23,888 | High |
| #10 | Lander UniversityPublic | $34,464 | 13 | $25,000 | High | $16,919 | High |
| #11 | North Greenville UniversityPrivate | $32,391 | 7 | $23,082 | High | $22,924 | High |
| #12 | Wofford CollegePrivate | $30,189 | 17 | $25,732 | High | $58,390 | 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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
