History at SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
33
Optimistic
32
Base Case
32
Pessimistic
Earnings
$23,803/yr (-26% vs median)
AI Risk
High (44% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)
ROI
11.0x earnings multiple (5.2x 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 | $384K | $394K | $387K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.7x | 11.0x | 10.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.1x | 5.2x | 5.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 45% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 33 | 32 | 32 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$35,812
Out-of-state: $75,452 (5.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,125
9.1 months of Year 1 earnings
About SUNY at Purchase College
With 73% of applicants admitted, SUNY at Purchase College prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 3,110 students in Purchase, NY.
See all programs and financial aid at SUNY at Purchase College →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 SUNY at Purchase College's History program score?
This program scores 32/100 — 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 SUNY at Purchase College?
Lower starting pay at SUNY at Purchase College 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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