History at University of Memphis
Memphis, TN · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
40
Optimistic
40
Base Case
39
Pessimistic
Earnings
$30,652/yr (-5% vs median)
AI Risk
High (44% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)
ROI
12.1x earnings multiple (8.5x 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 | $502K | $501K | $470K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.1x | 12.1x | 11.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 8.5x | 8.5x | 7.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 45% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 40 | 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)
$41,376
Out-of-state: $59,136 (8.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,625
8.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$46,475
52% growth from Year 1
About University of Memphis
With 93% of applicants admitted, University of Memphis prioritizes broad access, enrolling 13,645 students in Memphis, TN.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Memphis →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 Memphis's History program score?
This program scores 40/100 — 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.
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