# Brown University: History (bachelor's)

Providence, RI. IPEDS 217156, CIP 54.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/brown-university/majors/history

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $42,296
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $85,520 (U.S. median for this major: $50,540 across 454 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $13,491 (U.S. median $24,000)
- Rank in RI: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the RI median for this major (3 colleges, $54,001): +$31,519
- Versus the U.S. median: +$34,980

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.18 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $85,520 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in RI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $0 | $0 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $2,031 | $8,490 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $5,858 | $24,486 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $16,219 | $67,795 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $44,937 | $187,837 | 4.1 years |

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

## History at RI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University | $85,520 | $13,491 | $25,184 | 96% |
| University of Rhode Island | $54,001 | $21,469 | $21,440 | 73% |
| Rhode Island College | $46,105 | $24,141 | $9,478 | 48% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $92,110 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $92,610 RI, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $144,920 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $130,480 RI, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage $54,370 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $55,470 RI, $51,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.6% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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