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History at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

Waterbury, 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 #280 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)

$69,848

Out-of-state: $160,520 (3.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$35,584

49% 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

University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus's History program produces graduates earning $27,581/yr — within striking distance of the $32,281 national average for this field.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 8.4x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in History's typical career paths, with 44% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 10% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $21,377 represents roughly 9 months of the $27,581 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #280 of 389 History programs, University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $56,032 show a 103% jump from the $27,581 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

A 87% acceptance rate means University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 746 students in Waterbury, CT. 50% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $35,584 — 49% less than the list price.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for History at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus?

A score of 37/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for History. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace History careers?

With 44% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $532,988 in decade earnings vs $593,033 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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