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History at University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Pembroke, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,241/yr (-16% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

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

ROI 28.8x earnings multiple (13.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #153 of 389 History programs Top 50%

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	$403K	$412K	$401K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	28.2x	28.8x	28.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	13.3x	13.6x	13.2x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	44	43	43

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$14,284

Out-of-state: $30,284 (13.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$39,672

-178% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

11.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $27,241 per year, History graduates from University of North Carolina at Pembroke earn below the $32,281 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 28.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 44% task exposure — and the 1% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$27,241 income ratio translates to about 12 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #153 out of 389 programs, University of North Carolina at Pembroke's History offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

About University of North Carolina at Pembroke

With 92% of applicants admitted, University of North Carolina at Pembroke prioritizes broad access, serving 5,386 students in Pembroke, NC. Pell Grant recipients make up 48% 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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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of North Carolina at Pembroke's History program score?

This program scores 43/100 — 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 North Carolina at Pembroke?

Lower starting pay at University of North Carolina at Pembroke 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. See full methodology →