Program Analysis
Starting salaries of $26,663/yr fall 17% below the $32,281 national median for History. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI History programs nationally.
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 8% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $19,838 represents roughly 9 months of the $26,663 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #228 of 389 History programs, Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Five-year earnings of $47,823 show a 79% jump from the $26,663 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.