History at Southern Connecticut State University

Among Connecticut's history programs, Southern Connecticut State stands out with first-year earnings of $34,858—ranking in the 80th percentile statewide and significantly above the state median of $27,581. While you'd expect Yale's $54,700 to dominate, what's notable here is that SCSU outperforms flagship UConn and rivals private Connecticut College at a fraction of the cost. The $19,500 debt burden, though higher than the state median, translates to a 0.56 debt-to-earnings ratio—a manageable level for humanities graduates.

The numbers here tell a reasonably positive story: this program combines above-average outcomes with the accessibility of an 81% admission rate. However, the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these figures could shift considerably year-to-year. History majors anywhere face the reality of modest starting salaries, but SCSU graduates appear better positioned than most of their Connecticut peers to manage their debt load.

For families weighing options, this represents solid value if your student is committed to history. The combination of reasonable debt and stronger-than-typical earnings suggests graduates are finding decent entry-level positions. Just understand that the small cohort means less statistical reliability—one or two high earners could be skewing the median upward.