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History at University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $25,689/yr (-20% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

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

ROI 19.4x earnings multiple (6.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #201 of 389 History programs

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	$497K	$497K	$466K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	19.5x	19.4x	18.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.0x	6.0x	5.6x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	41	40	40

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$25,556

Out-of-state: $83,172 (6.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$41,412

-62% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,250

6.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$43,692

70% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of North Florida's History graduates start at $25,689/yr, trailing the $32,281 national average by 20%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 19.4x 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 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $13,250 debt-to-$25,689 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #201 out of 389 programs, University of North Florida's financial outcomes for History trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $25,689 to $43,692 over five years (70% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of North Florida

University of North Florida's 62% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with a mid-sized student body of 13,915 in Jacksonville, FL.

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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

How does University of North Florida'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.

Why are History earnings lower at University of North Florida?

Lower starting pay at University of North Florida 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 →