History at Indiana University-Kokomo

Based on comparable History programs in Indiana, graduates can expect first-year earnings around $35,500—a figure that sits solidly in the middle of what state peers typically produce. The $26,000 in debt is manageable, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.73 that's better than roughly two-thirds of History programs nationally. This suggests the program delivers reasonable value without the heavy debt burden that can sink liberal arts degrees.

What matters here is the comparison to actual outcomes from nearby programs. University of Southern Indiana and Notre Dame graduates earn $40,000-plus in their first year, while IU-Bloomington and IU-Indianapolis cluster closer to $31,500. The estimated $35,500 for IU-Kokomo lands right in between, though it's worth noting we're working with estimates derived from six Indiana programs rather than actual graduate data from Kokomo itself.

The practical reality: your child would likely enter the workforce with debt payments around $300 monthly on a $35,500 salary—tight but workable if they're strategic about employment and living costs after graduation. The regional IU campuses show varied outcomes even within the same system, so success will depend heavily on what your student does with the degree beyond just completing coursework. For families prioritizing lower debt over maximized earning potential, this presents a reasonable path, though programs at Southern Indiana appear to produce stronger early earnings if that campus is accessible.