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History at University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

Hartford, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,581/yr (-15% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

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

ROI 8.4x earnings multiple (3.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #283 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	$593K	$583K	$533K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.5x	8.4x	7.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.7x	3.6x	3.3x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	38	37	37

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$69,808

Out-of-state: $160,480 (3.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,356

24% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,377

9.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$56,032

103% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $27,581/yr, roughly in line with the $32,281 national median for History. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

A 8.4x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 10% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some History career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $21,377 against $27,581/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #283 ranking among 389 History programs places University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $27,581-to-$56,032 earnings arc over five years reflects a 103% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus accepts 86% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 1,473 in Hartford, CT. 46% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic 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 →

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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 37/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for History at University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus?

At 37/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring History programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study History at University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus?

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 →