History at Wabash College

Wabash College history graduates start at $39,138—well above both the national median ($31,220) and Indiana's typical outcome ($35,509)—and see strong earnings growth to over $51,000 by year four. That 31% increase suggests the program's liberal arts foundation and Wabash's strong alumni network translate into meaningful career progression. The $27,000 debt load is manageable, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.69 that ranks in the 5th percentile nationally (meaning very few programs carry this little debt burden).

Within Indiana, Wabash holds its own against larger institutions. First-year earnings trail only University of Southern Indiana and Notre Dame among state history programs, and by year four, Wabash graduates are earning more than those from IU-Bloomington. This is particularly notable given Wabash's 63% admission rate—you're getting outcomes that rival selective universities without the same admissions hurdle.

The major caveat: these figures come from fewer than 30 graduates, so individual outcomes could vary significantly. For a student genuinely interested in history and comfortable at a small, all-male liberal arts college, the combination of reasonable debt and above-average earnings makes this a solid choice. Just recognize you're looking at a small data sample rather than the robust statistics larger programs provide.