Program Analysis
Graduates earn $32,899/yr, roughly in line with the $32,281 national median for History. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 35.0x 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 4% gap from the optimistic case.
At #72 of 389 nationally, this is a top-5% History program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Earnings grow from $32,899 to $40,406 over five years — a 23% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.