Compare 556 History. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $41,648. Top programs: $114,276+.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $59,299 | 20 | $24,250 | Good | $34,984 | Challenging |
| #27 | Pacific Lutheran UniversityPrivate | $59,093 | 18 | $22,578 | Good | $25,000 | Challenging |
| #28 | Fordham UniversityPrivate | $58,741 | 69 | $24,300 | Good | $37,095 | High |
| #29 | Loyola University ChicagoPrivate | $58,572 | 58 | $24,157 | Good | $54,045 | High |
| #30 | University Of ScrantonPrivate | $58,428 | 22 | $27,000 | Good | $41,370 | High |
| #31 | $58,287 | 149 | $17,500 | Excellent | $28,903 | Challenging | |
| #32 | Binghamton UniversityPublic | $57,714 | 105 | $18,500 | Excellent | $27,270 | Challenging |
| #33 | $57,191 | 73 | $15,000 | Excellent | $22,665 | Manageable | |
| #34 | Brandeis UniversityPrivate | $57,175 | 33 | $25,648 | Good | $35,451 | High |
| #35 | $56,930 | 46 | $23,250 | Good | $30,611 | Challenging | |
| #36 | Elmhurst UniversityPrivate | $56,882 | 14 | $20,489 | Good | $27,470 | Challenging |
| #37 | $56,461 | 119 | $13,000 | Excellent | $28,508 | Challenging | |
| #38 | American UniversityPrivate | $56,450 | 38 | $22,750 | Good | $39,169 | High |
| #39 | $55,948 | 11 | $27,000 | Good | $53,440 | High | |
| #40 | $55,900 | 33 | $18,000 | Excellent | $21,495 | Manageable | |
| #41 | Gonzaga UniversityPrivate | $55,810 | 23 | $24,454 | Good | $37,652 | High |
| #42 | Ithaca CollegePrivate | $55,467 | 10 | $24,000 | Good | $53,476 | High |
| #43 | $55,338 | 27 | $18,500 | Excellent | $30,988 | Challenging | |
| #44 | Boston CollegePrivate | $55,258 | 62 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,000 | High |
| #45 | New York UniversityPrivate | $55,058 | 112 | $20,500 | Good | $64,795 | High |
| #46 | Brigham Young UniversityPrivate | $54,987 | 89 | $11,069 | Excellent | $9,699 | Good |
| #47 | Connecticut CollegePrivate | $54,968 | 23 | $23,500 | Good | $44,488 | High |
| #48 | Xavier UniversityPrivate | $54,843 | 18 | $23,250 | Good | $37,885 | High |
| #49 | Texas Christian UniversityPrivate | $54,332 | 19 | $21,500 | Good | $54,925 | High |
| #50 | $54,182 | 130 | $20,484 | Good | $28,364 | Challenging |
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 →
