Program Analysis
Graduates earn $28,414/yr, roughly in line with the $32,281 national median for History. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
The earnings-to-cost ratio of 7.9x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.
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 6% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $29,499 against $28,414/yr in first-year earnings means roughly 1.0 years of salary goes to loan repayment. That's a heavy but not crushing debt load.
Ranked #334 of 389 History programs, Eastern Michigan University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Five-year earnings of $44,105 show a 55% jump from the $28,414 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.