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History at North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,251/yr (3% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

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

ROI 14.6x earnings multiple (4.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #95 of 389 History programs Top 25%

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	$521K	$519K	$483K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.7x	14.6x	13.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.1x	4.1x	3.8x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	47	47	46

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,580

Out-of-state: $127,068 (4.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$67,724

-90% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,500

6.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$50,095

51% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $33,251/yr, History graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh land near the $32,281 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 14.6x 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 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $16,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #95 out of 389 programs, North Carolina State University at Raleigh's History program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $33,251 to $50,095 over five years (51% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About North Carolina State University at Raleigh

A 40% acceptance rate puts North Carolina State University at Raleigh in competitive admissions territory, serving a student body of 26,389 in Raleigh, NC.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does North Carolina State University at Raleigh's History program score?

This program scores 47/100 — 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.

Why does North Carolina State University at Raleigh rank so high for History?

The #95 ranking out of 389 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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