History at University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
41
Optimistic
40
Base Case
39
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,965/yr (-1% vs median)
AI Risk
High (44% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)
ROI
9.1x earnings multiple (4.2x out-of-state)
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 | $534K | $530K | $492K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 9.2x | 9.1x | 8.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.2x | 4.2x | 3.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 45% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 41 | 40 | 39 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$58,236
Out-of-state: $125,916 (4.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,490
7.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,227
60% growth from Year 1
About University of Mary Washington
With 86% of applicants admitted, University of Mary Washington prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 3,504 students in Fredericksburg, VA.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Mary Washington →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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for History at University of Mary Washington?
A score of 40/100 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 $491,707 in decade earnings vs $533,640 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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