Program Analysis
Graduates earn $29,000/yr, roughly in line with the $32,281 national median for History. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
The 10.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 44% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $20,018 debt-to-$29,000 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #181 out of 389 programs, James Madison University's History offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $29,000 to $57,370 over five years (98% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.