# University of Puget Sound: History (bachelor's)

Tacoma, WA. IPEDS 236328, CIP 54.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-puget-sound/majors/history

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,909
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,458 (U.S. median for this major: $50,540 across 454 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,500 (U.S. median $24,000)
- Rank in WA: 3 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (8 colleges, $54,350): +$6,108
- Versus the U.S. median: +$9,918

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,458 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $23,643 | $97,646 | 4.8 years |
| 30-48k | $23,133 | $95,539 | 4.7 years |
| 48-75k | $31,649 | $130,710 | 6.5 years |
| 75-110k | $34,870 | $144,013 | 7.1 years |
| 110k+ | $45,456 | $187,733 | 9.3 years |

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

## History at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $61,059 | $15,000 | $14,091 | 85% |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $61,059 | $15,000 | $10,163 | 63% |
| University of Puget Sound | $60,458 | $20,500 | $38,394 | 68% |
| Washington State University | $58,415 | $24,000 | $14,971 | 61% |
| Eastern Washington University | $50,286 | $23,608 | $13,886 | 44% |
| Western Washington University | $46,000 | $17,860 | $21,193 | 65% |
| Central Washington University | $45,990 | $25,250 | $18,476 | 54% |
| Pacific Lutheran University | $43,685 | not reported | $19,589 | 69% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $102,670 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $102,670 WA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $203,150 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $182,480 WA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage $61,370 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $59,610 WA, $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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