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History at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,081/yr (-19% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

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

ROI 12.4x earnings multiple (6.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #325 of 389 History programs

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	$487K	$487K	$459K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.3x	12.4x	11.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.1x	6.1x	5.8x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	35	34	34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$39,436

Out-of-state: $79,756 (6.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$26,000

34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,500

8.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$42,544

63% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's History graduates start at $26,081/yr, trailing the $32,281 national average by 19%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 12.4x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 44% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $17,500 debt-to-$26,081 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #325 out of 389 programs, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's financial outcomes for History trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $26,081 to $42,544 over five years (63% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

A 85% acceptance rate means The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is accessible to most applicants, one of the larger campuses at 27,026 students in Edinburg, TX. 64% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity. The average net cost of $26,000 over four years represents a 34% discount from published tuition.

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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

How does The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's History program score?

This program scores 34/100 — 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 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?

Lower starting pay at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 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. See full methodology →