History at University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
52
Optimistic
52
Base Case
50
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,074/yr (9% vs median)
AI Risk
High (44% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)
ROI
21.1x earnings multiple (7.4x 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 | $505K | $504K | $472K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 21.2x | 21.1x | 19.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.4x | 7.4x | 6.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 45% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 52 | 52 | 50 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$23,884
Out-of-state: $68,096 (7.4x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$28,315
9.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,446
38% growth from Year 1
About University of West Georgia
University of West Georgia accepts 49% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, serving 7,485 students in Carrollton, GA. 42% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.
See all programs and financial aid at University of West Georgia →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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for History at University of West Georgia?
A score of 52/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the History field.
Will AI replace History careers?
With 44% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $472,031 in decade earnings vs $505,336 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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