History at Nevada State University

Nevada State's history graduates earn $50,149 in their first year—roughly 60% more than the national median for history majors and nearly 50% above the Nevada median. Among history programs statewide, this ranks in the 80th percentile, significantly outpacing both UNR and UNLV. At the same time, graduates carry $26,611 in debt, which sits below the national median but notably higher than Nevada's typical history degree debt of $19,099.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.53 means graduates owe about half their first-year salary—manageable by most standards, especially given those above-average earnings. What makes this particularly striking is that Nevada State maintains an 86% admission rate, suggesting these outcomes aren't driven by extreme selectivity. The combination of strong accessibility and exceptional early earnings is unusual for a humanities program.

The critical caveat: this analysis reflects fewer than 30 graduates, so individual circumstances could heavily skew these numbers. A few graduates landing corporate communications roles or moving into tech could explain the earnings spike. If your child is genuinely passionate about history, these numbers suggest Nevada State provides solid preparation, but don't treat this data as gospel given the tiny sample. The broader truth remains that history degrees typically require strategic career planning regardless of where you earn them.