Program Analysis
University of Wisconsin-Madison's History graduates start at $35,959/yr — above the $32,281 national average, though not by a wide margin.
The 12.6x 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 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $19,500 debt-to-$35,959 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
A #40 ranking out of 389 History programs nationally puts University of Wisconsin-Madison in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.
Earnings growth from $35,959 to $58,333 over five years (62% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.