History at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Oshkosh, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree
41 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
41
Optimistic
41
Base Case
40
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,259/yr (-0% vs median)
AI Risk High (44% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)
ROI 13.3x earnings multiple (6.8x out-of-state)
Ranked #199 of 389 History programs

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 $432K $438K $421K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 13.1x 13.3x 12.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.7x 6.8x 6.5x
Probability of Field Employment 50% 45% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 41 41 40

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$32,848
Out-of-state: $64,500 (6.8x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$59,044
-80% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,906
8.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $32,259/yr, History graduates from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh land near the $32,281 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.3x 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 3% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $21,906 represents roughly 8 months of the $32,259 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #199 of 389 History programs, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

With 87% of applicants admitted, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh prioritizes broad access, serving 7,613 students in Oshkosh, WI.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for History at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh?
A score of 41/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for History. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
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 $420,830 in decade earnings vs $431,668 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →