# Yale University: History (bachelor's)

New Haven, CT. IPEDS 130794, CIP 54.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/yale-university/majors/history

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $54,700
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $109,947 (U.S. median for this major: $50,540 across 454 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $12,000 (U.S. median $24,000)
- Rank in CT: 1 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CT median for this major (10 colleges, $56,937): +$53,010
- Versus the U.S. median: +$59,407

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $109,947 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,633 | $76,527 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $15,626 | $67,817 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $17,943 | $77,873 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $12,558 | $54,502 | under 1 year |
| 110k+ | $45,951 | $199,427 | 2.8 years |

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

## History at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yale University | $109,947 | $12,000 | $23,777 | 96% |
| University of Connecticut | $56,937 | $22,470 | $25,097 | 83% |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $56,937 | $22,470 | $10,875 | 53% |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $56,937 | $22,470 | $13,807 | 62% |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $56,937 | $22,470 | $16,798 | 56% |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $56,937 | $22,470 | $16,403 | 65% |
| Central Connecticut State University | $54,037 | $23,604 | $16,857 | 48% |
| Quinnipiac University | $53,500 | $27,000 | $40,675 | 76% |
| Western Connecticut State University | $49,967 | $27,500 | $17,604 | 52% |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | $46,851 | $25,000 | $21,067 | 57% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $79,800 New Haven, CT, $80,970 CT, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $210,670 New Haven, CT, $210,670 CT, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage not reported New Haven, CT, $62,030 CT, $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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