History at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
34
Optimistic
33
Base Case
33
Pessimistic
Earnings
$26,635/yr (-17% vs median)
AI Risk
High (44% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)
ROI
8.1x earnings multiple (3.7x 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 | $537K | $533K | $494K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 8.1x | 8.1x | 7.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.7x | 3.7x | 3.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 45% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 34 | 33 | 33 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$65,952
Out-of-state: $145,608 (3.7x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,000
8.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$49,085
84% growth from Year 1
About University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
With 77% of applicants admitted, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities prioritizes broad access, one of the larger campuses at 30,469 students in Minneapolis, MN.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities →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 Minnesota-Twin Cities?
A score of 33/100 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 $494,220 in decade earnings vs $537,259 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can you still earn well with History from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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