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History at Troy University

Troy, AL · Public · Bachelor's Degree
52 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
53
Optimistic
52
Base Case
50
Pessimistic
Earnings $39,591/yr (23% vs median)
AI Risk High (44% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)
ROI 13.2x earnings multiple (6.6x out-of-state)
Ranked #27 of 389 History programs Top 10%

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 $518K $516K $481K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 13.2x 13.2x 12.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.6x 6.6x 6.1x
Probability of Field Employment 50% 45% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 53 52 50

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$39,168
Out-of-state: $78,336 (6.6x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$55,476
-42% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,500
8.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,696
31% growth from Year 1

About Troy University

Troy University accepts 93% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 10,089 students in Troy, AL. Pell Grant recipients make up 42% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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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
View all 8 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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History at Other Schools

Dartmouth College ($61,127) Duke University ($60,750) University of Houston-Clear Lake ($57,239) Amherst College ($56,444) Yale University ($54,700) Columbia University in the City of New York ($53,828) Harvard University ($53,468) Northwestern University ($50,161)

Other Majors at Troy University

Science, Technology and Society ($85,672) Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($66,344) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($58,407) Political Science and Government ($46,279) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($45,260) Business/Commerce, General ($45,195) Accounting and Related Services ($44,005) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($42,788)

Consider the Trade Route?

Compare History trade programs on TradeSchoolOutlook →

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 52/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for History at Troy University?
At 52/100, Troy University's History program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.
Should I worry about AI if I study History at Troy University?
The 44% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →