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History at The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $44,806/yr (39% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)

ROI 11.5x earnings multiple (4.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #10 of 389 History programs Top 5%

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	$547K	$542K	$501K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.7x	11.5x	10.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.6x	4.6x	4.2x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	58	57	53

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$46,912

Out-of-state: $118,640 (4.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$60,940

-30% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,000

5.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,421

28% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $44,806 put The University of Texas at Arlington's History program 39% above the national median of $32,281 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.5x 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 8% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $44,806 far exceeding the $22,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #10 of 389 nationally, this is a top-5% History program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $44,806 to $57,421 over five years — a 28% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About The University of Texas at Arlington

The University of Texas at Arlington accepts 81% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with 30,834 students enrolled in Arlington, TX.

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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 University of Texas at Arlington?

A score of 57/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the History field.

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 $500,914 in decade earnings vs $546,889 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes The University of Texas at Arlington's History program stand out?

Ranked #10 of 389 programs nationally, The University of Texas at Arlington lands in the top 5%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →