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Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
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Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
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The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
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EarningsPluscompares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
History bachelor graduates in Texas earn a weighted average salary of $46,530 3 years after graduation. This places Texas graduate earnings in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, history graduates earn 19% less than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.
Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.
Our history rankings cover 25 of the 39 programs available in Texas, accounting for 82% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.
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Cost$15,091
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$70,345
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate95%
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Cost$16,987
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$55,900
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate72%
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Cost$14,244
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$53,170
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate57%
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Cost$13,900
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$50,957
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate66%
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Cost$15,134
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$51,573
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate65%
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Cost$14,797
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$49,634
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate51%
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Cost$40,849
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$62,508
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate81%
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Cost$15,205
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$49,576
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate62%
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Cost$20,257
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$51,887
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate84%
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Cost$10,928
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$45,715
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate60%
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Cost$18,850
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$49,738
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate85%
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Cost$17,774
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$48,906
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate69%
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Cost$15,005
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$47,274
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate57%
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Cost$20,048
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$49,562
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate67%
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Cost$14,840
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$45,815
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate63%
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Cost$39,271
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$54,332
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate81%
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Cost$12,911
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$43,536
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate57%
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Cost$22,764
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$45,148
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate71%
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Cost$12,704
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$42,080
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate55%
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Cost$10,061
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$40,216
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate52%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in history in Texas?
Years
8.4 years
The cost of the average bachelor's degree in history in Texas is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 8.4 years.
How much do graduates with a bachelor's degree in history earn in Texas?
Salary
$46,530
The median bachelor's degree in history graduate earns $46,530 4 years after graduating.
How much does a bachelor's degree in history cost in Texas?
Net cost
$16,969
The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in history is $16,969. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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