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History at University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, CO · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $35,403/yr (10% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

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

ROI 11.1x earnings multiple (5.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #84 of 389 History programs Top 25%

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	$535K	$531K	$493K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.1x	11.1x	10.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.1x	5.1x	4.7x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	47	47	45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$48,040

Out-of-state: $104,816 (5.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$73,828

-54% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,906

7.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$52,808

49% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Northern Colorado's History graduates start at $35,403/yr — above the $32,281 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 11.1x 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 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,906 debt-to-$35,403 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #84 out of 389 programs, University of Northern Colorado's History program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $35,403 to $52,808 shows 49% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Northern Colorado

A 86% acceptance rate means University of Northern Colorado is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 5,693 in Greeley, CO.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Northern Colorado's History program score?

This program scores 47/100 — 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 does University of Northern Colorado rank so high for History?

The #84 ranking out of 389 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →