History at Bates College
Lewiston, Maine • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$74,121
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$74,121
History
National Average
$41,095
All schools, same program
School Average
$48,554
All programs at Bates College
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
18
Completers (IPEDS)
1,256
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$74,121
Median Earnings
History at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | $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 (this school) | $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 Bates College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | $90,762 | $13,000 |
| History (current) | $74,121 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $62,940 | $11,532 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $58,988 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $47,376 | $13,750 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $47,210 | $9,614 |
| Mathematics | $39,731 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $36,112 | — |
| Sociology | $35,600 | $13,442 |
| Psychology, General | $34,447 | — |
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.