History at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
36
Optimistic
36
Base Case
36
Pessimistic
Earnings
$26,805/yr (-17% vs median)
AI Risk
High (44% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)
ROI
8.2x earnings multiple (3.6x 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 | $577K | $569K | $522K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 8.3x | 8.2x | 7.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.7x | 3.6x | 3.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 45% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 36 | 36 | 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)
$69,428
Out-of-state: $157,172 (3.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,250
9.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$53,722
100% growth from Year 1
About University of Massachusetts-Amherst
With a 58% acceptance rate, University of Massachusetts-Amherst is moderately selective, serving a student body of 23,694 in Amherst, MA.
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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 Massachusetts-Amherst's History program score?
This program scores 36/100 — 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 Massachusetts-Amherst?
Lower starting pay at University of Massachusetts-Amherst 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.
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