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History at University at Albany

Albany, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $32,174/yr (-0% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

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

ROI 13.3x earnings multiple (4.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #92 of 389 History programs Top 25%

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	$562K	$555K	$511K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.5x	13.3x	12.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.8x	4.8x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	47	47	46

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$41,632

Out-of-state: $115,992 (4.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$73,944

-78% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

7.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$54,941

71% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $32,174/yr, roughly in line with the $32,281 national median for History. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 13.3x 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 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $19,500 debt-to-$32,174 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #92 out of 389 programs, University at Albany's History program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $32,174 to $54,941 over five years (71% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University at Albany

A 70% admission rate makes University at Albany accessible to a wide range of qualified students, enrolling 12,100 students in Albany, NY. With 42% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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 University at Albany's History program score?

This program scores 47/100 — 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 does University at Albany rank so high for History?

The #92 ranking out of 389 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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