Best History Graduate Programs in North Carolina

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.

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#1 in North Carolina | #16 in History nationally
Economic score 0.70

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 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 $26,526

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

#2 in North Carolina | #23 in History nationally
Economic score 0.81

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 earnings 1.0

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.

#3 in North Carolina | #43 in History nationally

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina

Economic score 2.25

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 earnings 1.6

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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