Program Analysis
Graduates earn $30,650/yr, roughly in line with the $32,281 national median for History. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.0x 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 5% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $24,000 represents roughly 9 months of the $30,650 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #277 of 389 History programs, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Earnings grow from $30,650 to $41,299 over five years — a 35% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.