History at Wabash College
Crawfordsville, IN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
41
Optimistic
40
Base Case
37
Pessimistic
Earnings
$39,138/yr (21% vs median)
AI Risk
High (44% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)
ROI
2.9x earnings multiple
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 | $583K | $574K | $526K |
| Earnings Multiple | 3.0x | 2.9x | 2.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 50% | 45% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 41 | 40 | 37 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$196,500
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
8.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$60,746
55% growth from Year 1
About Wabash College
A 63% admission rate makes Wabash College accessible to a wide range of qualified students, a smaller institution with 845 students in Crawfordsville, IN. The average net cost of $87,624 over four years represents a 55% discount from published tuition.
See all programs and financial aid at Wabash College →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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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Wabash College's History program score?
This program scores 40/100 — 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.
How affordable is History at Wabash College after financial aid?
Sticker price is $196,500, but the average net cost is $87,624 — a 55% discount. For students who qualify for aid, this program is considerably more affordable than it appears.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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