Program Analysis
Graduates earn $28,322/yr, roughly in line with the $32,281 national median for History. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
The earnings-to-cost ratio of 7.9x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.
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 6% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $25,975 represents roughly 11 months of the $28,322 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #342 of 389 History programs, Winthrop University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Five-year earnings of $45,693 show a 61% jump from the $28,322 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.