U.S. median for this major: $50,540.
College Scorecard field of study; 32 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 58% 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 $28,145. College Scorecard.
UAB History: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses UAB's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,172 | $70,672 | 4.1 years |
| $30–48k | $15,500 | $67,735 | 4.0 years |
| $48–75k | $19,161 | $83,734 | 4.9 years |
| $75–110k | $21,805 | $95,288 | 5.6 years |
| $110k+ | $22,597 | $98,749 | 5.8 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (43% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of History graduates 4 years after graduating ($48,565) minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $17,081 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
History at Alabama colleges
Every Alabama 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 | The University of Alabama | $50,213 | $20,568 | $22,420 | 73% |
| 2 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | $48,565 | $28,175 | $18,749 | 64% |
| 3 | Jacksonville State University | $48,390 | $31,000 | $14,279 | 55% |
| 4 | Auburn University | $46,133 | $22,500 | $24,323 | 82% |
| 5 | University of South Alabama | $44,887 | $26,000 | $17,648 | 53% |
| 6 | University of Montevallo | $44,563 | — | $17,683 | 54% |
| 7 | University of North Alabama | $41,728 | $19,350 | $12,170 | 55% |
16 more Alabama 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 UAB, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About UAB
- Acceptance rate: 88% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 64% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $54,501
- Full cost breakdown · all 49 majors · overview
Related majors at UAB
- English$48,706
- Philosophy—
- Linguistics—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies$45,714
- Studio Art$43,138
UAB History questions
How much do UAB History graduates earn?
History graduates of University of Alabama at Birmingham earn a median $48,565 four years after graduating and $28,121 one year after. The U.S. median for History graduates across 454 colleges is $50,540.
How much debt do UAB History graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for History graduates of University of Alabama at Birmingham is $28,175, about 58% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,000.
Is UAB a good school for History in Alabama?
On pay, History graduates of University of Alabama at Birmingham earn $48,565 four years out, $2,432 above the median for the same major across 7 Alabama colleges ($46,133) and $1,975 below the U.S. median ($50,540). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does UAB rank for History in Alabama?
Of 7 Alabama colleges reporting History graduate earnings, University of Alabama at Birmingham ranks 2nd. The highest is The University of Alabama at $50,213.
What jobs do History graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $62,650 in the Birmingham, AL 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: “University of Alabama at Birmingham History: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-alabama-at-birmingham/majors/history (College Scorecard and BLS data).