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History at Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Chillicothe, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $24,075/yr (-25% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

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

ROI 19.6x earnings multiple (13.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #251 of 389 History programs

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	$482K	$483K	$456K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	19.5x	19.6x	18.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	13.2x	13.2x	12.4x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	39	38	38

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$24,712

Out-of-state: $36,680 (13.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$25,932

-5% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,250

11.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$41,060

71% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $24,075 place Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus below the $32,281 national median for History — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 19.6x 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 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $23,250 debt-to-$24,075 income ratio translates to about 12 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #251 out of 389 programs, Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus's financial outcomes for History trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $24,075 to $41,060 over five years (71% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

a smaller institution with 777 students in Chillicothe, OH.

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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

View all 8 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus's History program score?

This program scores 38/100 — 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 are History earnings lower at Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus?

Lower starting pay at Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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