Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $36,889 at DePaul University come in 14% above the national median of $32,281 for History programs.
An earnings multiple of 3.0x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.
AI risk is moderate — 44% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $27,000 debt-to-$36,889 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #299 out of 389 programs, DePaul University's financial outcomes for History trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
The five-year earnings trajectory from $36,889 to $52,601 shows 43% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.