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History at Gettysburg College

Gettysburg, PA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,497/yr (-12% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)

ROI 2.1x earnings multiple

Ranked #383 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	$552K	$546K	$504K
Earnings Multiple	2.1x	2.1x	2.0x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	25	25	25

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$256,920

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$120,344

53% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

11.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$51,857

82% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $28,497/yr, roughly in line with the $32,281 national median for History. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

At 2.1x tuition cost, the financial math is tight. Decade earnings don't dramatically exceed what you paid, making school choice and aid packages critical.

The 9% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some History career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $27,000 against $28,497/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #383 ranking among 389 History programs places Gettysburg College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $28,497-to-$51,857 earnings arc over five years reflects a 82% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About Gettysburg College

A 48% admission rate makes Gettysburg College accessible to a wide range of qualified students, a smaller institution with 2,209 students in Gettysburg, PA. The average net cost of $120,344 over four years represents a 53% discount from published tuition.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 25/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for History at Gettysburg College?

At 25/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring History programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study History at Gettysburg College?

The 44% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

What do students actually pay for History at Gettysburg College?

The 53% gap between sticker price and net cost means most students pay far less than $256,920. At a net cost of $120,344, the earnings multiple improves substantially.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →