History at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree
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)
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)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,906
8.1 months of Year 1 earnings
About University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
With 87% of applicants admitted, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh prioritizes broad access, serving 7,613 students in Oshkosh, WI.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh →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.
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