Compare 150 History. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $45,465.
History programs produce graduates earning between $55,948 and $114,276—a $58K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 150 ranked programs in the Northeast, outcomes vary dramatically based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
At the top, Amherst College produces History graduates earning $114,276, followed by Harvard at $89,238. The average across all Northeast programs is $45,465, yet smaller liberal arts colleges like Amherst and Dartmouth ($82,121) consistently outperform larger institutions—proof that program-level factors drive outcomes more than overall school brand.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Amherst graduates borrow $13,740 and face just a 2.1% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Harvard offers even better family value with $42K total debt and a 9.5% family burden, proving that top History programs can also be affordable.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Amherst CollegePrivate | $114,276 | 33 | $13,740 | Excellent | $47,598 | Good |
| #2 | Harvard UniversityPrivate | $89,238 | 145 | $14,000 | Excellent | $28,000 | Good |
| #3 | Dartmouth CollegePrivate | $82,121 | 50 | $17,500 | Excellent | $44,481 | Manageable |
| #4 | Yale UniversityPrivate | $77,988 | 108 | $12,975 | Excellent | $29,769 | Good |
| #5 | University Of PennsylvaniaPrivate | $76,695 | 64 | $15,715 | Excellent | $33,124 | Manageable |
| #6 | Bates CollegePrivate | $74,121 | 18 | $14,275 | Excellent | $70,222 | High |
| #7 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $72,818 | 51 | $14,000 | Excellent | $38,000 | Manageable |
| #8 | Williams CollegePrivate | $72,283 | 39 | $12,761 | Excellent | $31,178 | Manageable |
| #9 | $70,499 | 148 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,000 | Manageable | |
| #10 | $67,364 | 27 | $27,000 | Good | $61,178 | High | |
| #11 | College Of The Holy CrossPrivate | $65,505 | 39 | $27,000 | Good | $39,032 | Challenging |
| #12 | Providence CollegePrivate | $65,233 | 33 | $27,000 | Good | $46,300 | High |
| #13 | Brown UniversityPrivate | $62,308 | 87 | $11,428 | Excellent | $48,245 | Challenging |
| #14 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $59,299 | 20 | $24,250 | Good | $34,984 | Challenging |
| #15 | Fordham UniversityPrivate | $58,741 | 69 | $24,300 | Good | $37,095 | High |
| #16 | University Of ScrantonPrivate | $58,428 | 22 | $27,000 | Good | $41,370 | High |
| #17 | Binghamton UniversityPublic | $57,714 | 105 | $18,500 | Excellent | $27,270 | Challenging |
| #18 | Brandeis UniversityPrivate | $57,175 | 33 | $25,648 | Good | $35,451 | High |
| #19 | $56,930 | 46 | $23,250 | Good | $30,611 | Challenging | |
| #20 | $55,948 | 11 | $27,000 | Good | $53,440 | High | |
| #21 | Ithaca CollegePrivate | $55,467 | 10 | $24,000 | Good | $53,476 | High |
| #22 | Boston CollegePrivate | $55,258 | 62 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,000 | High |
| #23 | New York UniversityPrivate | $55,058 | 112 | $20,500 | Good | $64,795 | High |
| #24 | Connecticut CollegePrivate | $54,968 | 23 | $23,500 | Good | $44,488 | High |
| #25 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $54,025 | 63 | $26,000 | Good | $39,841 | High |
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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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