History at Amherst College
Amherst, Massachusetts • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$114,276
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$114,276
History
National Average
$41,095
All schools, same program
School Average
$63,437
All programs at Amherst College
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
33
Completers (IPEDS)
1,256
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$114,276
Median Earnings
History at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst College (this school) | $114,276 | — |
| Harvard University | $89,238 | $12,721 |
| Duke University | $83,943 | $13,000 |
| Dartmouth College | $82,121 | $19,000 |
| Yale University | $77,988 | $8,250 |
| University of Pennsylvania | $76,695 | $10,000 |
| Bates College | $74,121 | — |
| Cornell University | $72,818 | $17,110 |
| Williams College | $72,283 | — |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $70,499 | $21,500 |
Other Programs at Amherst College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | $127,636 | $16,662 |
| History (current) | $114,276 | — |
| Mathematics | $109,199 | $13,900 |
| Computer Science | $96,310 | $16,750 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $67,101 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $59,433 | — |
| Area Studies | $49,923 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | $49,206 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $46,087 | $10,800 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $38,387 | — |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.