Best History Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
6
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$229,046
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$37,611
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
American Public University System
Grad rate: 54.3% |
WV | +$335,148 | $62,029 | $16,358 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Grad rate: 87.9% |
OH | +$327,240 | $64,226 | $29,320 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Pennsylvania
Grad rate: 96.5% |
PA | +$220,568 | $70,176 | $85,738 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
The University of Texas at Austin
Grad rate: 87.7% |
TX | +$217,452 | $58,841 | $29,842 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
University of California-Los Angeles
Grad rate: 92.6% |
CA | +$137,668 | $56,212 | $36,643 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Grad rate: 89.3% |
WI | +$136,200 | $54,364 | $27,770 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best History Degrees by State
Browse History programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.