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History at University of Massachusetts-Boston

Boston, MA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $46,908/yr (45% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

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

ROI 8.5x earnings multiple (3.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #17 of 389 History programs Top 5%

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	$530K	$526K	$489K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.5x	8.5x	7.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.6x	3.5x	3.3x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	54	54	49

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$61,984

Out-of-state: $148,696 (3.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$73,128

-18% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,801

6.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$55,180

18% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $46,908 put University of Massachusetts-Boston's History program 45% above the national median of $32,281 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

A 8.5x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 8% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some History career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $23,801 against $46,908/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

University of Massachusetts-Boston ranks #17 among 389 History programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

The limited growth from $46,908 to $55,180 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About University of Massachusetts-Boston

University of Massachusetts-Boston accepts 83% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 11,848 students in Boston, MA. Pell Grant recipients make up 43% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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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

What does a 54/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for History at University of Massachusetts-Boston?

At 54/100, University of Massachusetts-Boston's History program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study History at University of Massachusetts-Boston?

The 44% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Is University of Massachusetts-Boston one of the best schools for History?

Among 389 History programs, University of Massachusetts-Boston's #17 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →