History at Augusta University
Augusta, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
39
Optimistic
38
Base Case
38
Pessimistic
Earnings
$28,689/yr (-11% vs median)
AI Risk
High (44% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)
ROI
14.7x earnings multiple (5.1x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to History graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $476K | $478K | $452K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.7x | 14.7x | 13.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.1x | 5.1x | 4.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 45% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 39 | 38 | 38 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$32,488
Out-of-state: $94,000 (5.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
10.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$42,147
47% growth from Year 1
About Augusta University
Augusta University has a 89% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 5,282 students in Augusta, GA.
See all programs and financial aid at Augusta University →Top Career Paths
Natural sciences managers
$161,180/yr
Managers, all other
$136,550/yr
History teachers, postsecondary
$81,500/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for History at Augusta University?
A score of 38/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for History. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace History careers?
With 44% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $451,726 in decade earnings vs $476,122 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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