Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $31,220 track close to the $32,281 national median for History programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The 11.0x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 44% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $22,266 debt-to-$31,220 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #141 out of 389 programs, Washington State University's History offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $31,220 to $56,656 over five years (81% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.