Program Analysis
Graduates earn $32,675/yr, roughly in line with the $32,281 national median for History. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.0x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.
Some AI exposure exists in History's typical career paths, with 44% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 5% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $25,500 represents roughly 9 months of the $32,675 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #265 of 389 History programs, Northern Michigan University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Earnings grow from $32,675 to $43,326 over five years — a 33% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.