History at University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
41
Optimistic
41
Base Case
39
Pessimistic
Earnings
$34,319/yr (6% vs median)
AI Risk
High (44% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)
ROI
7.8x earnings multiple (3.6x 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 | $517K | $515K | $480K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 7.9x | 7.8x | 7.3x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.6x | 3.6x | 3.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 45% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 41 | 41 | 39 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$65,632
Out-of-state: $143,216 (3.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
7.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$49,879
45% growth from Year 1
About University of Rhode Island
A 77% acceptance rate means University of Rhode Island is accessible to most applicants, serving 13,822 students in Kingston, RI.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Rhode Island →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 41/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for History at University of Rhode Island?
At 41/100, 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 Rhode Island?
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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