26 colleges · Wisconsin
History colleges in Wisconsin
26 colleges in Wisconsin offer a bachelor's degree in history (12 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $41,315 a year after graduating, compared with $37,871 nationally.
All history programs in Wisconsin
Sorted by earnings four years after graduation. Click a heading to sort.
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WI | 27 | $46,415 | $59,529 | $25,888 |
| University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WI | 131 | $42,880 | $58,343 | $17,437 |
| University of Wisconsin-La CrosseLa Crosse, WI | 11 | $36,472 | $50,745 | n/a |
| University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterWhitewater, WI | 30 | $37,082 | $48,693 | $23,625 |
| University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI | 44 | $40,846 | $48,442 | $21,500 |
| University of Wisconsin-River FallsRiver Falls, WI | 9 | $44,542 | $47,891 | n/a |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointStevens Point, WI | 10 | $44,713 | $46,309 | $24,380 |
| University of Wisconsin-Green BayGreen Bay, WI | 34 | $38,779 | $44,899 | $23,250 |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireEau Claire, WI | 26 | $38,271 | $42,806 | $21,218 |
| University of Wisconsin-ParksideKenosha, WI | 13 | n/a | $42,349 | n/a |
| Ripon CollegeRipon, WI | 11 | n/a | $38,623 | n/a |
| Carthage CollegeKenosha, WI | 16 | $41,742 | n/a | n/a |
| University of Wisconsin-OshkoshOshkosh, WI | 9 | $41,315 | n/a | n/a |
| Alverno CollegeMilwaukee, WI | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Beloit CollegeBeloit, WI | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Carroll UniversityWaukesha, WI | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Concordia University-WisconsinMequon, WI | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Edgewood UniversityMadison, WI | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lakeland UniversityPlymouth, WI | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lawrence UniversityAppleton, WI | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Marian UniversityFond Du Lac, WI | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mount Mary UniversityMilwaukee, WI | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Saint Norbert CollegeDe Pere, WI | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of Wisconsin-PlattevillePlatteville, WI | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of Wisconsin-SuperiorSuperior, WI | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Wisconsin Lutheran CollegeMilwaukee, WI | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in Wisconsin offer history?
26 colleges in Wisconsin awarded bachelor's degrees in history in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 12 of them public.
Where do history graduates earn the most in Wisconsin?
Marquette University, with median earnings of $59,529 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
History nationwide · All colleges in Wisconsin
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.