U.S. median for this major: $50,540.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 38% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $20,807. College Scorecard.
History at Florida colleges
Every Florida college we cover that reports History graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida State University | $56,834 | $19,907 | $11,297 | 86% |
| 2 | Florida International University | $56,676 | $17,250 | $9,288 | 74% |
| 3 | Florida Gulf Coast University | $56,543 | $21,240 | $12,568 | 57% |
| 4 | University of Florida | $54,448 | $19,022 | $6,541 | 91% |
| 5 | University of North Florida | $49,611 | $13,000 | $10,154 | 69% |
| 6 | University of Central Florida | $48,896 | $21,965 | $10,411 | 78% |
| 7 | University of South Florida | $47,936 | $23,015 | $9,812 | 77% |
| 8 | Florida Atlantic University | $46,960 | $18,075 | $8,752 | 63% |
| 9 | The University of Tampa | $46,596 | $20,500 | $36,211 | 64% |
| 10 | Stetson University | $44,796 | — | $19,372 | 62% |
| 11 | University of West Florida | $42,219 | $17,313 | $9,364 | 59% |
| 12 | Flagler College | $30,134 | $27,000 | $30,525 | 56% |
18 more Florida colleges offer History but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for History graduates
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Natural Sciences Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +8.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Museum Technicians and Conservators
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +3.6% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Florida Gulf Coast University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Florida Gulf Coast University
- Acceptance rate: 63% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 57% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $54,560
- Full cost breakdown · all 54 majors · overview
Related majors at Florida Gulf Coast University
- English$45,842
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- Philosophy—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Studio Art$43,271
Florida Gulf Coast University History questions
How much do Florida Gulf Coast University History graduates earn?
History graduates of Florida Gulf Coast University earn a median $56,543 four years after graduating. The U.S. median for History graduates across 454 colleges is $50,540.
How much debt do Florida Gulf Coast University History graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for History graduates of Florida Gulf Coast University is $21,240, about 38% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,000.
Where does Florida Gulf Coast University rank for History in Florida?
Of 12 Florida colleges reporting History graduate earnings, Florida Gulf Coast University ranks 3rd. The highest is Florida State University at $56,834.
What jobs do History graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $60,270 in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL area and $72,040 nationally. Others include natural sciences managers and museum technicians and conservators.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Florida Gulf Coast University History: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/florida-gulf-coast-university/majors/history (College Scorecard and BLS data).