History at Clemson University
Clemson, SC · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
44
Optimistic
43
Base Case
41
Pessimistic
Earnings
$36,199/yr (12% vs median)
AI Risk
High (44% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)
ROI
8.2x earnings multiple (3.2x 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 | $515K | $513K | $479K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 8.3x | 8.2x | 7.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.3x | 3.2x | 3.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 45% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 44 | 43 | 41 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$62,216
Out-of-state: $157,992 (3.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
6.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,184
39% growth from Year 1
About Clemson University
Clemson University admits 38% of applicants, placing it among selective institutions, one of the larger campuses at 22,778 students in Clemson, SC.
See all programs and financial aid at Clemson 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 Clemson University?
A score of 43/100 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 $478,649 in decade earnings vs $514,854 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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