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History at Franciscan University of Steubenville

Steubenville, OH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
30 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
31
Optimistic
30
Base Case
30
Pessimistic
Earnings $29,424/yr (-9% vs median)
AI Risk High (44% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)
ROI 3.2x earnings multiple
Ranked #364 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 $416K $423K $410K
Earnings Multiple 3.2x 3.2x 3.1x
Probability of Field Employment 50% 45% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 31 30 30

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$130,520
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$95,948
26% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,500
9.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $29,424/yr, roughly in line with the $32,281 national median for History. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 3.2x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 44% task exposure — and the 1% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $23,500 debt-to-$29,424 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #364 out of 389 programs, Franciscan University of Steubenville's financial outcomes for History trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Franciscan University of Steubenville

Franciscan University of Steubenville accepts 72% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 2,775 students in Steubenville, OH.

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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 →

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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 Franciscan University of Steubenville

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($66,507) Marketing ($37,833) Social Work ($36,697) Religious Education ($35,803) Psychology, General ($35,793) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($35,050) Biology, General ($34,567) Communication and Media Studies ($33,991)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Franciscan University of Steubenville's History program score?
This program scores 30/100 — 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 →