History at Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
44
Optimistic
44
Base Case
43
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,603/yr (1% vs median)
AI Risk
High (44% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)
ROI
13.3x earnings multiple (7.3x 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 | $503K | $502K | $470K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 13.4x | 13.3x | 12.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.3x | 7.3x | 6.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 45% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 44 | 44 | 43 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$37,604
Out-of-state: $68,968 (7.3x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,450
6.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$47,289
45% growth from Year 1
About Colorado State University Pueblo
With 100% of applicants admitted, Colorado State University Pueblo prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 3,028 in Pueblo, CO.
See all programs and financial aid at Colorado State University Pueblo →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 Colorado State University Pueblo?
A score of 44/100 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 $470,356 in decade earnings vs $502,923 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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