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.
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark of all students with the same graduate degree, adjusting for the in-state / out-of-state composition of the student body.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
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.
History master’s graduates in North Carolina earn a weighted average salary of $34,127 3 years after graduation, placing them in the bottom 25% nationally.
Our history graduate rankings cover 3 of the 8 programs available in North Carolina, 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.
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$36,202
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings0.7
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$26,526
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
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$41,025
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings1.0
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$39,019
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
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$24,035
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.
Debt to earnings1.6
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$37,298
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
How long does it take to pay down debt in history in North Carolina?
Years
Under a year
The average debt accrued from a master's degree in history is covered by average graduate earnings in under a year.
How much do graduates with a master's degree in history earn in North Carolina?
Salary
$34,127
The median master's degree in history graduate earns $34,127 3 years after graduating.
How much does a master's degree in history cost in North Carolina?
Net cost
$16,565
The average annual cost of a master's degree in history is $16,565. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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