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History at Emmanuel College

Boston, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
29 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
30
Optimistic
29
Base Case
29
Pessimistic
Earnings $28,695/yr (-11% vs median)
AI Risk High (44% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)
ROI 2.2x earnings multiple
Ranked #371 of 389 History programs

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 $411K $419K $407K
Earnings Multiple 2.2x 2.2x 2.2x
Probability of Field Employment 50% 45% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 30 29 29

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$186,744
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$126,276
32% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
11.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Emmanuel College's History program produces graduates earning $28,695/yr — within striking distance of the $32,281 national average for this field.

An earnings multiple of 2.2x 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 1% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$28,695 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #371 out of 389 programs, Emmanuel College's financial outcomes for History trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Emmanuel College

A 81% acceptance rate means Emmanuel College is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 1,874 students in Boston, MA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $126,276 — 32% less than the list 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 →

Compare & Explore

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History at Other Schools

Dartmouth College ($61,127) Duke University ($60,750) University of Houston-Clear Lake ($57,239) Amherst College ($56,444) Yale University ($54,700) Columbia University in the City of New York ($53,828) Harvard University ($53,468) Northwestern University ($50,161)

Other Majors at Emmanuel College

Accounting and Related Services ($63,595) Economics ($51,698) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($46,518) Marketing ($46,491) Biology, General ($45,275) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($42,216) Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology ($41,522) Neurobiology and Neurosciences ($39,006)

Is a Trade Program a Better Fit?

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Emmanuel College's History program score?
This program scores 29/100 — on the lower end for History. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is History to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' History careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 44% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →