History at University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
42
Optimistic
42
Base Case
41
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,263/yr (-0% vs median)
AI Risk
High (44% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)
ROI
9.7x earnings multiple (5.0x 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) | 9.8x | 9.7x | 9.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.0x | 5.0x | 4.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 45% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 42 | 42 | 41 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$54,840
Out-of-state: $106,920 (5.0x ROI)
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,857
61% growth from Year 1
About University of Montevallo
With a 54% acceptance rate, University of Montevallo is moderately selective, a compact campus enrolling 2,087 students in Montevallo, AL.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Montevallo →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 does a 42/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for History at University of Montevallo?
At 42/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring History programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Should I worry about AI if I study History at University of Montevallo?
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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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