History at The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
25
Optimistic
24
Base Case
24
Pessimistic
Earnings
$28,013/yr (-13% vs median)
AI Risk
High (44% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)
ROI
2.2x earnings multiple
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 | $523K | $520K | $484K |
| Earnings Multiple | 2.2x | 2.2x | 2.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 45% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 25 | 24 | 24 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$238,200
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,546
11.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,091
72% growth from Year 1
About The College of Wooster
The College of Wooster accepts 54% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a smaller institution with 1,876 students in Wooster, OH. The average net cost of $103,064 over four years represents a 57% discount from published tuition.
See all programs and financial aid at The College of Wooster →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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for History at The College of Wooster?
A score of 24/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for History. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace History careers?
With 44% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $484,477 in decade earnings vs $523,240 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Is The College of Wooster a hidden gem for History?
After financial aid, the average student pays $103,064 over four years — 57% below the $238,200 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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