History at Vermont State University
Randolph, VT · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
35
Optimistic
34
Base Case
34
Pessimistic
Earnings
$29,907/yr (-7% vs median)
AI Risk
High (44% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)
ROI
10.0x earnings multiple (5.3x 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 | $453K | $457K | $436K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 9.9x | 10.0x | 9.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.3x | 5.3x | 5.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 45% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 35 | 34 | 34 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$45,600
Out-of-state: $85,632 (5.3x ROI)
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$39,169
31% growth from Year 1
About Vermont State University
With 83% of applicants admitted, Vermont State University prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 3,567 in Randolph, VT.
See all programs and financial aid at Vermont State University →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
How does Vermont State University's History program score?
This program scores 34/100 — on the lower end for History. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is History to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' History careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 44% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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