Best History Graduate Programs in Pennsylvania

History master’s graduates in Pennsylvania earn a weighted average salary of $32,284 3 years after graduation, placing them in the bottom 5% nationally.

Our history graduate rankings cover 4 of the 10 programs available in Pennsylvania, accounting for 59% 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 Pennsylvania | #19 in History nationally

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania

Economic score 0.78

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 $42,577

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 $32,971

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

#2 in Pennsylvania | #31 in History nationally

Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania

Economic score 1.09

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 $27,420

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 $19,761

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

#3 in Pennsylvania | #37 in History nationally
Economic score 1.41

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 $25,824

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.1

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 $28,198

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

#4 in Pennsylvania | #39 in History nationally

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Economic score 1.53

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 $31,023

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 $41,000

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

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La Salle University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

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 Pennsylvania?

Salary

$32,284

The median master's degree in history graduate earns $32,284 3 years after graduating.

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

Net cost

$27,488

The average annual cost of a master's degree in history is $27,488. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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