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History at CUNY Hunter College

New York, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,790/yr (-11% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)

ROI 22.0x earnings multiple (10.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #35 of 389 History programs Top 10%

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	$667K	$650K	$585K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	22.6x	22.0x	19.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.9x	10.6x	9.5x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	52	52	52

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$29,528

Out-of-state: $61,328 (10.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$9,784

67% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,000

5.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$64,752

125% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

CUNY Hunter College's History program produces graduates earning $28,790/yr — within striking distance of the $32,281 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 22.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI History programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in History's typical career paths, with 44% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 12% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $13,000 in median debt clears quickly against $28,790 in annual earnings.

Ranked #35 of 389 programs, CUNY Hunter College's History program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

Five-year earnings of $64,752 show a 125% jump from the $28,790 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About CUNY Hunter College

CUNY Hunter College's 54% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, enrolling 16,642 students in New York, NY. With 55% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $9,784 over four years — 67% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

History teachers, postsecondary $81,500/yr

View all 8 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for History at CUNY Hunter College?

A score of 52/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the History field.

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 $584,624 in decade earnings vs $667,326 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Is CUNY Hunter College a hidden gem for History?

After financial aid, the average student pays $9,784 over four years — 67% below the $29,528 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →