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History at Yale University

New Haven, CT · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $54,700/yr (69% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)

ROI 2.1x earnings multiple

Ranked #85 of 389 History programs Top 25%

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	$559K	$553K	$510K
Earnings Multiple	2.2x	2.1x	2.0x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	48	47	43

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$258,800

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$111,272

57% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$8,250

1.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$77,988

43% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates of Yale University's History program earn $54,700/yr in their first year — 69% above the $32,281 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

At 2.1x tuition cost, the financial math is tight. Decade earnings don't dramatically exceed what you paid, making school choice and aid packages critical.

The 9% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some History career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $8,250 in median debt against $54,700 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Yale University ranks #85 among 389 History programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

About Yale University

Yale University admits 4% of applicants — among the most selective institutions in the country, serving 6,811 students in New Haven, CT. After financial aid, the average student pays $111,272 over four years — 57% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

History teachers, postsecondary $81,500/yr

View all 8 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Consider the Trade Route?

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

What does a 47/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for History at Yale University?

At 47/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring History programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study History at Yale University?

The 44% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Is Yale University one of the best schools for History?

Among 389 History programs, Yale University's #85 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

What do students actually pay for History at Yale University?

The 57% gap between sticker price and net cost means most students pay far less than $258,800. At a net cost of $111,272, the earnings multiple improves substantially.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →