History at University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
52
Optimistic
52
Base Case
51
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,852/yr (-1% vs median)
AI Risk
High (44% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)
ROI
18.4x earnings multiple (11.9x 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 | $599K | $588K | $537K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 18.7x | 18.4x | 16.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 12.1x | 11.9x | 10.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 45% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 52 | 52 | 51 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$31,968
Out-of-state: $49,344 (11.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,373
6.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$59,264
86% growth from Year 1
About University of Maryland Global Campus
one of the larger campuses at 48,238 students in Adelphi, MD.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Maryland Global Campus →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
How does University of Maryland Global Campus's History program score?
This program scores 52/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for History graduates.
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.
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