History at The University of Texas at Dallas

UT Dallas history graduates start at $37,450—higher than most history programs nationally but middle-of-the-pack for Texas. What sets this program apart is the trajectory: earnings jump to nearly $56,000 by year four, a 49% increase that suggests graduates are either moving into management roles or pivoting into careers where the degree serves as a foundation rather than a strict credential requirement. That $23,000 in debt is reasonable, requiring less than two-thirds of first-year income to repay.

The small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift significantly year to year, but the pattern is encouraging. While this program doesn't reach the heights of UT Arlington or Texas A&M's history offerings, it outperforms the typical Texas history program and ranks in the 81st percentile nationally. UT Dallas's strength in business and tech sectors may create better adjacency opportunities than students would find at a liberal arts-focused campus.

For parents worried about humanities degrees, this data suggests a history BA from UT Dallas can lead somewhere productive—though your child will likely need to be strategic about internships and career positioning to capture that earnings growth potential.