History (Bachelor's Degree) at St Catherine University

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$39,186

Est. from MN median (3 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$25,946

Est. from national median (119 programs)

Analysis

Similar history programs in Minnesota suggest first-year earnings around $39,000—notably higher than the national median of $31,000 for history majors. Combined with estimated debt of $26,000, this program shows a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.66, meaning graduates would owe roughly two-thirds of their first year's salary. That's manageable by education financing standards, where ratios above 1.0 typically signal trouble.

The challenge is that these figures come from peer institutions rather than St. Catherine's own graduates, so there's real uncertainty here. History programs at Minnesota's public universities range from $26,600 to $42,000 in first-year earnings, showing considerable variation even within the state. St. Catherine's smaller graduate pool means we can't know where along that spectrum this program actually falls.

What we do know: you're looking at roughly $300 in monthly loan payments on a salary that—if it tracks with state peers—should support that burden without overwhelming your child's budget. The actual outcomes could be better or worse, making it essential to understand what career path your child envisions and whether St. Catherine's specific network and placement support in the Twin Cities matches that goal. A history degree's value depends heavily on how intentionally it's used.

Where St Catherine University Stands

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

Compare to Similar Programs in Minnesota

History bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (28 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
St Catherine UniversitySaint Paul	$49,758	$39,186*	—	$25,946*	—
University of Minnesota-DuluthDuluth	$14,318	$42,297*	—	$26,743*	0.63
Minnesota State University-MankatoMankato	$9,490	$39,186*	$42,443	$27,000*	0.69
University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMinneapolis	$16,488	$26,635*	$43,487	$19,500*	0.73
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 St Catherine University, approximately 36% 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 MN. Actual outcomes may vary.