# History and Political Science (bachelor's degree)

CIP 30.46. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/history-and-political-science

## Earnings
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in History: median $55,860 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 5% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| Other Managers | 4% | not reported | — |
| Secondary School Teachers | 4% | $70,930 | -0.2% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2% | $44,770 | -5.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors Of Retail Sales Workers | 2% | $48,520 | -3.7% |
| Human Resources Workers | 2% | $76,700 | 6.1% |
| Retail Salespersons | 2% | $35,410 | -0.3% |
| Paralegals And Legal Assistants | 2% | $62,890 | -0.3% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | — | $58,657 (855) |
| CO | — | $59,211 (177) |
| CT | — | $59,662 (103) |
| FL | — | $50,375 (252) |
| GA | — | $53,625 (175) |
| IL | — | $62,049 (254) |
| MA | — | $65,628 (233) |
| MD | — | $68,149 (126) |
| MI | — | $45,686 (106) |
| NC | — | $50,274 (256) |
| NJ | — | $64,797 (223) |
| NY | — | $71,500 (558) |
| OH | — | $40,928 (179) |
| PA | — | $57,190 (287) |
| SC | — | $49,325 (104) |
| TN | — | $50,103 (120) |
| TX | — | $56,854 (464) |
| VA | — | $61,930 (308) |
| WA | — | $63,242 (160) |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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