History at The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
41
Optimistic
40
Base Case
40
Pessimistic
Earnings
$30,230/yr (-6% vs median)
AI Risk
High (44% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)
ROI
12.9x earnings multiple (4.9x 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 | $504K | $503K | $471K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.9x | 12.9x | 12.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.9x | 4.9x | 4.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 45% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 41 | 40 | 40 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$38,976
Out-of-state: $102,048 (4.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,500
8.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$46,573
54% growth from Year 1
About The University of Texas at El Paso
A 100% acceptance rate means The University of Texas at El Paso is accessible to most applicants, one of the larger campuses at 20,547 students in El Paso, TX. With 61% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
See all programs and financial aid at The University of Texas at El Paso →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 The University of Texas at El Paso's History program score?
This program scores 40/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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