History at Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, OH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
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
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
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,500
9.6 months of Year 1 earnings
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.
See all programs and financial aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville →Top Career Paths
Natural sciences managers
$161,180/yr
Managers, all other
$136,550/yr
History teachers, postsecondary
$81,500/yr
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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.
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