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History at University of Louisville

Louisville, KY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $22,047/yr (-32% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

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

ROI 10.9x earnings multiple (4.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #315 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	$567K	$560K	$515K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.1x	10.9x	10.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.9x	4.8x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	35	34	33

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$51,312

Out-of-state: $116,696 (4.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$70,536

-37% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,490

11.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$49,417

124% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $22,047 per year, History graduates from University of Louisville earn below the $32,281 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 10.9x 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 $21,490 debt-to-$22,047 income ratio translates to about 12 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #315 out of 389 programs, University of Louisville's financial outcomes for History trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $22,047 to $49,417 over five years (124% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Louisville

With 81% of applicants admitted, University of Louisville prioritizes broad access, enrolling 14,187 students in Louisville, KY.

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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

How does University of Louisville'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 University of Louisville?

Lower starting pay at University of Louisville 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 →