History (Bachelor's Degree) at Gallaudet University

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$43,809

Est. from DC median (3 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$24,625

Est. from DC median (4 programs)

Analysis

Based on comparable History programs in DC, Gallaudet graduates appear positioned for significantly stronger first-year earnings than the national norm—$43,809 versus a national median of $31,220. The estimated debt load of $24,625 translates to a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.56, meaning graduates would owe roughly half their first year's salary. For context, this earnings estimate places Gallaudet somewhere in the middle tier of DC's History programs, which range from Georgetown's $49,876 down to George Washington's $38,927.

What makes this calculation trickier is Gallaudet's unique mission as the world's only university designed for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The school's specialized environment and tight-knit alumni network may create career pathways and support systems that earnings estimates from peer programs can't fully capture. At the same time, with 54% of students receiving Pell grants, many families here are making this decision with limited financial cushion.

The practical question: can your child service roughly $270 monthly in loan payments (standard 10-year plan) on an entry salary in the low-to-mid $40,000s? The numbers suggest yes, though the estimates themselves carry uncertainty given the small sample sizes at this specialized institution. If Gallaudet's distinctive community and accessibility resources align with your child's needs, the financial picture appears workable—just recognize you're relying on peer program data rather than this school's actual graduate outcomes.

Where Gallaudet University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all history bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in District of Columbia

History bachelors's programs at peer institutions in District of Columbia (8 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Gallaudet UniversityWashington	$18,382	$43,809*	—	$24,625*	—
Georgetown UniversityWashington	$65,081	$49,876*	—	$16,640*	0.33
American UniversityWashington	$56,543	$43,809*	$56,450	$26,000*	0.59
George Washington UniversityWashington	$64,990	$38,927*	$65,725	$23,250*	0.60
National Median	—	$31,220*	—	$24,000*	0.77

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with history graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Clinical Research Coordinators

Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

History Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in human history and historiography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Historians

Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.

$74,050/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.

$64,580/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Archivists

Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.

$57,100/yrJobs growth:

Curators

Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.

$57,100/yrJobs growth:

Museum Technicians and Conservators

Restore, maintain, or prepare objects in museum collections for storage, research, or exhibit. May work with specimens such as fossils, skeletal parts, or botanicals; or artifacts, textiles, or art. May identify and record objects or install and arrange them in exhibits. Includes book or document conservators.

$57,100/yrJobs growth:

Managers, All Other

All managers not listed separately.

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Compliance Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.

Loss Prevention Managers

Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Gallaudet University, approximately 54% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 3 similar programs in DC. Actual outcomes may vary.