Program Analysis
Graduates earn $36,568/yr, edging above the $32,281 national average for History — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI History programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in History's typical career paths, with 44% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 8% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $21,000 represents roughly 7 months of the $36,568 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
At #53 of 389 nationally, this is a top-5% History program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Earnings grow from $36,568 to $54,740 over five years — a 50% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.