History at Texas A & M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
33
Optimistic
32
Base Case
32
Pessimistic
Earnings
$24,801/yr (-23% vs median)
AI Risk
High (44% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)
ROI
10.0x earnings multiple (4.4x 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 | $389K | $399K | $391K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 9.7x | 10.0x | 9.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.3x | 4.4x | 4.3x |
| 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)
$40,104
Out-of-state: $90,504 (4.4x ROI)
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$42,080
70% growth from Year 1
About Texas A & M University-Commerce
A 93% acceptance rate means Texas A & M University-Commerce is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 8,249 in Commerce, TX. Pell Grant recipients make up 40% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.
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Natural sciences managers
$161,180/yr
Managers, all other
$136,550/yr
History teachers, postsecondary
$81,500/yr
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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 Texas A & M University-Commerce'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 Texas A & M University-Commerce?
Lower starting pay at Texas A & M University-Commerce 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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