History at Presbyterian College

Presbyterian College's history program produces graduates earning $35,265 in their first year—nearly $5,000 above the South Carolina median and $4,000 above the national average for history majors. That's solid performance for a liberal arts program, placing it in the 60th percentile statewide and 72nd percentile nationally. Graduates carry $25,500 in debt, yielding a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.72, meaning students can expect to owe less than a year's salary.

The earnings trajectory shows modest but steady growth to $36,507 by year four, maintaining the program's competitive position against other SC schools. Only military-focused Citadel and two larger state universities (Lander and Clemson) outpace Presbyterian's history graduates in the state. For a small liberal arts college with a 72% admission rate, these outcomes suggest reasonable career preparation, though the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means individual outcomes could vary more than these medians suggest.

For families comfortable with moderate debt and realistic about history degree earnings, this program delivers above-average results compared to similar programs statewide. The debt level won't be crushing, and starting salaries exceed what most South Carolina history programs achieve. Just understand you're betting on limited data—a larger cohort might tell a different story.