History at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
46
Optimistic
45
Base Case
43
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,947/yr (11% vs median)
AI Risk
High (44% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)
ROI
13.4x earnings multiple (6.6x 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 | $473K | $475K | $449K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 13.4x | 13.4x | 12.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.6x | 6.6x | 6.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 45% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 46 | 45 | 43 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$35,336
Out-of-state: $71,416 (6.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,375
6.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$43,724
22% growth from Year 1
About University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has a 90% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 7,104 in Stevens Point, WI.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point →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-Stevens Point?
A score of 45/100 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 $449,389 in decade earnings vs $472,758 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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