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 45% 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 $38,954. College Scorecard.
History at Virginia colleges
Every Virginia 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 | Washington and Lee University | $100,087 | — | $23,781 | 94% |
| 2 | Virginia Military Institute | $72,630 | $19,500 | $17,113 | 76% |
| 3 | University of Virginia | $71,187 | $19,352 | $21,565 | 96% |
| 4 | William & Mary | $63,632 | $17,750 | $19,096 | 89% |
| 5 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $59,819 | $20,499 | $24,953 | 86% |
| 6 | Old Dominion University | $56,715 | $24,875 | $14,638 | 46% |
| 7 | James Madison University | $55,782 | $20,500 | $23,322 | 80% |
| 8 | University of Mary Washington | $54,625 | $23,018 | $20,667 | 66% |
| 9 | Virginia Commonwealth University | $53,186 | $23,750 | $23,433 | 63% |
| 10 | Christopher Newport University | $52,458 | $26,000 | $23,015 | 72% |
| 11 | George Mason University | $51,168 | $24,625 | $17,915 | 68% |
| 12 | Hampden-Sydney College | $48,625 | $27,000 | $22,400 | 62% |
| 13 | Bridgewater College | $48,113 | $27,000 | $17,800 | 53% |
| 14 | Longwood University | $47,957 | $26,988 | $19,066 | 61% |
| 15 | Liberty University | $46,496 | $27,000 | $29,357 | 65% |
| 16 | Radford University | $43,188 | $20,500 | $14,578 | 49% |
| 17 | Roanoke College | $41,210 | $27,000 | $24,503 | 67% |
23 more Virginia 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 VCU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About VCU
- Acceptance rate: 93% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 63% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $58,128
- Full cost breakdown · all 58 majors · overview
Related majors at VCU
- English$45,844
- Philosophy$64,402
- Linguistics$45,607
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Area Studies$45,852
- Studio Art$43,690
VCU History questions
How much do VCU History graduates earn?
History graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University earn a median $53,186 four years after graduating and $29,794 one year after. The U.S. median for History graduates across 454 colleges is $50,540.
How much debt do VCU History graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for History graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University is $23,750, about 45% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,000.
Where does VCU rank for History in Virginia?
Of 17 Virginia colleges reporting History graduate earnings, Virginia Commonwealth University ranks 9th. The highest is Washington and Lee University at $100,087.
What jobs do History graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $62,000 in the Richmond, VA 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: “Virginia Commonwealth University History: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/virginia-commonwealth-university/majors/history (College Scorecard and BLS data).