Home › Dartmouth College › History

History at Dartmouth College

Hanover, NH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $61,127/yr (89% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

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

ROI 2.9x earnings multiple

Ranked #5 of 389 History programs Top 1%

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	$778K	$751K	$662K
Earnings Multiple	3.0x	2.9x	2.5x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	60	60	55

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$262,956

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$114,476

56% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,000

3.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$95,866

57% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Dartmouth College History graduates command $61,127/yr out of the gate, well above the $32,281 national median. That 89% premium suggests the program's reputation carries real labor-market weight.

The financial case is thin at 2.9x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

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 15% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $19,000 in median debt clears quickly against $61,127 in annual earnings.

Ranked #5 of 389 History programs nationally, Dartmouth College sits in the top 1% — one of the strongest programs in the country by financial outcomes.

Five-year earnings of $95,866 show a 57% jump from the $61,127 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Dartmouth College

Only 6% of applicants gain admission to Dartmouth College, reflecting elite selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 4,367 students in Hanover, NH. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $114,476 — 56% less than the list price.

See all programs and financial aid at Dartmouth College →

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 →

Compare & Explore

History at Other Schools

Compare History

Other Majors at Dartmouth College

Is a Trade Program a Better Fit?

For students who prefer applied learning, trade programs can deliver strong earnings with significantly less debt and shorter time to employment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for History at Dartmouth College?

A score of 60/100 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 $661,880 in decade earnings vs $778,479 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes Dartmouth College's History program stand out?

Ranked #5 of 389 programs nationally, Dartmouth College lands in the top 1%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

Is Dartmouth College a hidden gem for History?

After financial aid, the average student pays $114,476 over four years — 56% below the $262,956 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 →