History at Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
30
Optimistic
30
Base Case
29
Pessimistic
Earnings
$24,075/yr (-25% vs median)
AI Risk
High (44% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)
ROI
8.8x earnings multiple (5.0x 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 | $482K | $483K | $456K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 8.8x | 8.8x | 8.3x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.0x | 5.0x | 4.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 45% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 30 | 30 | 29 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$54,984
Out-of-state: $96,456 (5.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
11.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$41,060
71% growth from Year 1
About Ohio University-Main Campus
A 85% acceptance rate means Ohio University-Main Campus is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 18,456 in Athens, OH.
See all programs and financial aid at Ohio University-Main Campus →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 Ohio University-Main Campus's History program score?
This program scores 30/100 — 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-Main Campus?
Lower starting pay at Ohio University-Main 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.
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