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After graduation, humanities graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $76,251, while the bottom 20% make closer to $27,653. The median grad salary is $45,919.

Humanities graduate salaries over time

The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in humanities is $24,865, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $36,230.

This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:

Wage ($USD)

Wage Range Median Wage

Years of work experience

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