History
Western Michigan University · Kalamazoo, MI
Western Michigan University offers Bachelor's, Doctoral's, Graduate Certificate's, and Master's programs in History. The Bachelor program, with 17 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $46,909 four years after completion, compared to a national median of $50,620 for History programs. Graduates typically enter roles like Natural Sciences Managers, Managers, and History Teachers, Postsecondary. The median salary for Natural Sciences Managers is $157,740.
Bachelor
Median Earnings (4yr)
$46,909
Completers
17
Master
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
7
Show 2 additional credential levels with limited data
Doctoral
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
0
Graduate Certificate
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
0
Related Careers
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences Managers | $157,740 | 4% | 96,520 |
| Managers, All Other | $133,560 | Not reported | 589,750 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $82,140 | Not reported | 20,610 |
| Historians | $72,890 | 2% | 3,040 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $65,220 | -2% | 1,045,170 |
Show 3 more related occupations
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curators | $61,750 | Not reported | 12,510 |
| Archivists | $59,910 | Not reported | 7,150 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $48,670 | Not reported | 12,670 |
Institution Overview
In-State Tuition
$15,252
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,034
Graduation Rate
57.7%
Total Enrollment
12,568
Same Program at Other Institutions
- Dartmouth College — $136,403
- Duke University — $112,377
- Yale University — $109,947
- Amherst College — $103,601
- Washington and Lee University — $100,087