Strong return
+$173,947 over 10 years
For graduates of History at Grinnell College.
Graduate earnings clearly outpace the cost and debt — this degree pays back quickly.
$39,687
Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$66,562
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
$17,500
Median debt as of 2024
$173,947
10-year net gain as of 2024
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 Grinnell College
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Associate's | $122,922 | $16,125 | +1,793% | Strong return |
| Economics | Associate's | $78,815 | $16,500 | +719% | Strong return |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | Associate's | $78,143 | $16,549 | +702% | Strong return |
| History | Associate's | $66,562 | $17,500 | +417% | Strong return |
| Biology, General | Associate's | $64,851 | $17,500 | +376% | Strong return |
| Political Science and Government | Associate's | $60,366 | $17,500 | +269% | Strong return |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Associate's | $58,680 | $17,814 | +227% | Strong return |
| Sociology | Associate's | $57,657 | $16,000 | +208% | 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.