Program Analysis
Graduates earn $35,947/yr, edging above the $32,281 national average for History — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.4x 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 5% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $20,375 represents roughly 7 months of the $35,947 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
At #123 of 389 History programs, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.
Earnings grow from $35,947 to $43,724 over five years — a 22% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.