# University of Missouri-Columbia: History (bachelor's)

Columbia, MO. IPEDS 178396, CIP 54.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-missouri-columbia/majors/history

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,996
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,632 (U.S. median for this major: $50,540 across 454 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,250 (U.S. median $24,000)
- Rank in MO: 1 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (9 colleges, $41,996): +$14,636
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,092

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,632 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,841 | $59,516 | 2.8 years |
| 30-48k | $13,378 | $57,525 | 2.7 years |
| 48-75k | $13,722 | $59,005 | 2.8 years |
| 75-110k | $19,762 | $84,977 | 4.0 years |
| 110k+ | $26,304 | $113,107 | 5.3 years |

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

## History at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $56,632 | $21,250 | $20,268 | 75% |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $49,096 | $25,445 | $13,310 | 56% |
| Columbia College | $46,794 | $29,700 | $22,715 | 42% |
| Truman State University | $43,405 | $21,125 | $12,780 | 69% |
| Drury University | $41,996 | $31,615 | $20,831 | 62% |
| Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies | $41,996 | $31,615 | $10,566 | 43% |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | $41,378 | $28,738 | $15,071 | 57% |
| Missouri Western State University | $40,716 | not reported | $13,251 | 39% |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $38,485 | $27,000 | $17,613 | 58% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $58,720 Columbia, MO, $59,240 MO, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $126,440 Columbia, MO, $129,410 MO, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage not reported Columbia, MO, $49,170 MO, $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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