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History at University of Maine

Orono, ME · Public · Bachelor's Degree
37 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
38
Optimistic
37
Base Case
36
Pessimistic
Earnings $31,357/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk High (44% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)
ROI 8.6x earnings multiple (3.1x out-of-state)
Ranked #262 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 $427K $433K $417K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 8.5x 8.6x 8.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.0x 3.1x 3.0x
Probability of Field Employment 50% 45% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 38 37 36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$50,424
Out-of-state: $141,384 (3.1x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$72,180
-43% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
10.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $31,357/yr, History graduates from University of Maine land near the $32,281 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

At 8.6x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 44% task exposure — and the 2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$31,357 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #262 out of 389 programs, University of Maine's financial outcomes for History trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of Maine

With 96% of applicants admitted, University of Maine prioritizes broad access, enrolling 8,341 students in Orono, ME.

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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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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 University of Maine

Chemical Engineering ($78,838) Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($77,737) Computer Science ($77,046) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($77,037) Computer Engineering ($75,282) Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians ($73,692) Mechanical Engineering ($69,687) Construction Engineering Technologies ($65,540)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Maine's History program score?
This program scores 37/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →