History at Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
49
Optimistic
48
Base Case
47
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,752/yr (1% vs median)
AI Risk
High (44% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)
ROI
21.3x earnings multiple (7.2x out-of-state)
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 | $494K | $494K | $464K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 21.3x | 21.3x | 20.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.2x | 7.2x | 6.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 45% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 49 | 48 | 47 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$23,144
Out-of-state: $68,160 (7.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,500
9.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$46,025
41% growth from Year 1
About Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw State University accepts 69% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 39,503 students in Kennesaw, GA.
See all programs and financial aid at Kennesaw State University →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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for History at Kennesaw State University?
A score of 48/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for History. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace History careers?
With 44% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $463,954 in decade earnings vs $493,715 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes Kennesaw State University's History program stand out?
Ranked #79 of 389 programs nationally, Kennesaw State University lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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