Best History Graduate Programs in Massachusetts

History master’s graduates in Massachusetts earn a weighted average salary of $45,191 3 years after graduation, placing them in the top 50% nationally.

Our history graduate rankings cover 3 of the 10 programs available in Massachusetts, accounting for 38% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

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#1 in Massachusetts | #13 in History nationally

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Economic score 0.67

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $51,607

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.8

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $41,000

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#2 in Massachusetts | #24 in History nationally
Economic score 0.82

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $38,289

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.7

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $26,670

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#3 in Massachusetts | #34 in History nationally

Simmons University

Boston, Massachusetts

Economic score 1.18

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $48,096

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.3

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $61,500

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts

Economic score N/A

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $33,993

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings N/A

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt N/A

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

Salem State University

Salem, Massachusetts

Economic score N/A

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $42,682

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings N/A

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt N/A

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

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Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts

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Clark University

Worcester, Massachusetts

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Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts

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How long does it take to pay down debt in history in Massachusetts?

Years

1.1 years

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in history is covered by average graduate earnings in 1.1 years.

How much do graduates with a master's degree in history earn in Massachusetts?

Salary

$45,191

The median master's degree in history graduate earns $45,191 3 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in history cost in Massachusetts?

Net cost

$21,770

The average annual cost of a master's degree in history is $21,770. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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