U.S. median for this major: $50,540.
College Scorecard field of study; 34 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 50% 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 $20,749. College Scorecard.
University of Houston-Downtown 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 University of Houston-Downtown'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 | $9,439 | $44,835 | 2.2 years |
| $30–48k | $10,048 | $47,728 | 2.4 years |
| $48–75k | $11,247 | $53,423 | 2.7 years |
| $75–110k | $15,488 | $73,568 | 3.7 years |
| $110k+ | $19,380 | $92,055 | 4.6 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.8 years, the average time graduates took (15% 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 ($53,555) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $20,039 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 Texas colleges
Every Texas 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 Texas at Dallas | $61,321 | $23,000 | $18,267 | 76% |
| 2 | Austin College | $59,833 | $26,000 | $21,107 | 67% |
| 3 | Texas A&M University-College Station | $57,783 | $20,410 | $21,315 | 84% |
| 4 | University of Houston-Clear Lake | $57,675 | $22,625 | $15,563 | 52% |
| 5 | The University of Texas at Arlington | $57,159 | $24,875 | $13,951 | 54% |
| 6 | Baylor University | $57,006 | $24,625 | $41,104 | 80% |
| 7 | The University of Texas at Austin | $56,881 | $19,553 | $19,857 | 89% |
| 8 | University of North Texas | $55,906 | $22,680 | $15,649 | 61% |
| 9 | University of Houston | $55,475 | $21,250 | $14,276 | 65% |
| 10 | University of Houston-Downtown | $53,555 | $26,625 | $10,542 | 33% |
| 11 | Texas Tech University | $52,969 | $22,250 | $19,070 | 69% |
| 12 | Texas Woman's University | $52,836 | $25,088 | $11,963 | 49% |
| 13 | The University of Texas at San Antonio | $52,655 | $22,562 | $10,836 | 53% |
| 14 | Texas State University | $52,329 | $23,973 | $16,805 | 55% |
| 15 | Texas A & M International University | $51,564 | $18,107 | $3,637 | 46% |
| 16 | East Texas A&M University | $50,988 | — | $11,841 | 43% |
| 17 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $50,620 | $18,125 | $4,831 | 51% |
| 18 | The University of Texas at El Paso | $50,510 | $25,125 | $9,403 | 50% |
| 19 | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | $50,387 | $27,250 | $15,225 | 40% |
| 20 | Tarleton State University | $50,385 | $24,600 | $20,783 | 48% |
| 21 | Sam Houston State University | $50,084 | $28,000 | $16,404 | 55% |
| 22 | Texas A&M University-San Antonio | $50,062 | $25,000 | $11,196 | 40% |
| 23 | Stephen F Austin State University | $48,680 | $25,000 | $14,260 | 53% |
| 24 | The University of Texas at Tyler | $47,813 | $19,300 | $13,323 | 54% |
| 25 | Angelo State University | $47,161 | $21,344 | $15,091 | 44% |
| 26 | University of Dallas | $45,559 | — | $22,610 | 73% |
| 27 | Texas A&M University-Texarkana | $41,460 | $23,000 | $12,997 | 30% |
| 28 | University of Houston-Victoria | $40,936 | — | $8,109 | 26% |
40 more Texas 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 University of Houston-Downtown, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Houston-Downtown
- Acceptance rate: 90% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 33% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $53,551
- Full cost breakdown · all 43 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Houston-Downtown
- English$45,223
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- Philosophy—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
University of Houston-Downtown History questions
How much do University of Houston-Downtown History graduates earn?
History graduates of University of Houston-Downtown earn a median $53,555 four years after graduating and $37,246 one year after. The U.S. median for History graduates across 454 colleges is $50,540.
How much debt do University of Houston-Downtown History graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for History graduates of University of Houston-Downtown is $26,625, about 50% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,000.
Is University of Houston-Downtown a good school for History in Texas?
On pay, History graduates of University of Houston-Downtown earn $53,555 four years out, $1,609 above the median for the same major across 28 Texas colleges ($51,946) and $3,015 above the U.S. median ($50,540). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of Houston-Downtown rank for History in Texas?
Of 28 Texas colleges reporting History graduate earnings, University of Houston-Downtown ranks 10th. The highest is The University of Texas at Dallas at $61,321.
What jobs do History graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $65,540 in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX 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 Houston-Downtown History: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-houston-downtown/majors/history (College Scorecard and BLS data).