Indiana · History

Best History institutions in Indiana, ranked by earnings

The History program offers students a comprehensive understanding of past events, societies, and cultures. It is designed for individuals interested in exploring various historical contexts, from American and European history to military…

Institutions
34
offering CIP 54.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
477
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$31,880
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
6
College Scorecard
Median net price
$20,442
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
60%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Historians
$68,370
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 6 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Southern Indiana
Evansville Public · Bachelor's degree
$40,6922148%$21,629
2University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$39,5225895%$19,452$19,000
3Wabash College
Crawfordsville Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$39,1381577%$19,021$27,000
4Indiana University - Bloomington
Bloomington Public · Bachelor's degree
$31,8807280%$23,754
5Indiana University - Indianapolis
Indianapolis Public · Bachelor's degree
$31,5263554%$27,000
6Ball State University
Muncie Public · Bachelor's degree
$28,4443362%$21,750

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Historians (SOC 19-3093).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+2.2%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$74,050
typically Master's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingSpeakingActive ListeningActive Learning

What Historians earn in Indiana

Jobs in Indiana
50
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$68,370
median $60,800
Best-paying metro

Related careers

History Teachers, Postsecondary
$87,690 avg · 420 jobs
Museum Technicians and Conservators
$49,760 avg · 190 jobs
Curators
$56,790 avg · 180 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing History programs in Indiana.

Which History program in Indiana has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Southern Indiana tops the list at $40,692. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Historians earn in Indiana?+

The average annual wage for Historians in Indiana is $68,370 (median $60,800), across about 50 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the History program?+

The History program offers students a comprehensive understanding of past events, societies, and cultures. It is designed for individuals interested in exploring various historical contexts, from American and European history to military…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Historians?+

The national job outlook is about +2.2% growth with around 300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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