# Eastern Illinois University: History (bachelor's)

Charleston, IL. IPEDS 144892, CIP 54.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/eastern-illinois-university/majors/history

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,149
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $40,597 (U.S. median for this major: $50,540 across 454 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,500 (U.S. median $24,000)
- Rank in IL: 15 of 15 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IL median for this major (15 colleges, $48,857): -$8,260
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,943

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.4 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $40,597 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,828 | $43,243 | 9.0 years |
| 30-48k | $8,619 | $37,924 | 7.9 years |
| 48-75k | $11,412 | $50,213 | 10.5 years |
| 75-110k | $15,665 | $68,926 | 14.4 years |
| 110k+ | $21,027 | $92,519 | 19.3 years |

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

## History at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | $78,966 | $15,917 | $29,167 | 95% |
| University of Chicago | $64,330 | not reported | $14,860 | 96% |
| Loyola University Chicago | $57,639 | $24,000 | $36,079 | 73% |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $55,326 | $19,500 | $10,974 | 62% |
| Northeastern Illinois University | $54,071 | $19,176 | $14,109 | 22% |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $52,900 | $25,937 | $13,297 | 62% |
| Illinois State University | $52,757 | $23,125 | $19,398 | 65% |
| DePaul University | $48,857 | $27,000 | $30,902 | 68% |
| Western Illinois University | $47,084 | $31,250 | $12,937 | 45% |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | $46,814 | $21,500 | $14,889 | 57% |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $46,718 | $19,000 | $14,355 | 85% |
| Northern Illinois University | $46,086 | $22,500 | $13,391 | 49% |
| University of Illinois Springfield | $45,641 | $23,892 | $9,833 | 53% |
| Augustana College | $45,048 | $26,243 | $22,736 | 73% |
| Eastern Illinois University | $40,597 | $21,500 | $12,786 | 47% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage not reported metro, $79,990 IL, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported metro, $159,670 IL, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage not reported metro, $56,720 IL, $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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