Associate's Degree
History at University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California · See History nationally
Strong return
+$189,137 over 10 years
For graduates of History at University of Southern California.
Graduate earnings clearly outpace the cost and debt — this degree pays back quickly.
By credential level
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| History | Master's | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| History | Certificate | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| History | Associate's | $70,904 | $12,138 | +271% | Strong return |
History at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | Associate's | $63,697 | — | +2,913% | Strong return |
| 2 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | Associate's | $158,858 | — | +2,336% | Strong return |
| 3 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY | Associate's | $58,766 | — | +2,049% | Strong return |
| 4 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | Associate's | $64,752 | $13,000 | +1,745% | Strong return |
| 5 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | Associate's | $65,641 | $12,500 | +1,495% | Strong return |
| 6 | Rice University Houston, TX | Associate's | $85,817 | — | +1,426% | Strong return |
| 7 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | Associate's | $94,015 | $12,721 | +1,046% | Strong return |
| 8 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | Associate's | $88,187 | $16,514 | +1,045% | Strong return |
| 9 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | Associate's | $54,924 | $12,897 | +803% | Strong return |
| 10 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | Associate's | $60,004 | $17,354 | +758% | Strong return |
Other majors at University of Southern California
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Associate's | $180,906 | $19,625 | +1,771% | Strong return |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Associate's | $165,219 | — | +1,736% | Strong return |
| Computer Engineering | Associate's | $161,292 | $6,625 | +1,613% | Strong return |
| Real Estate | Associate's | $145,650 | $19,500 | +1,287% | Strong return |
| Industrial Engineering | Associate's | $137,590 | $17,704 | +1,187% | Strong return |
| Real Estate Development | Certificate | $192,849 | — | +1,029% | Strong return |
| Computer Science | Certificate | $207,395 | $51,250 | +985% | Strong return |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Certificate | $225,065 | $96,260 | +985% | Strong return |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.