Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $32,184 track close to the $32,281 national median for History programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 17.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI History programs nationally.
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 8% gap from the optimistic case.
At $10,275 in median debt against $32,184 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
At #56 of 389 nationally, this is a top-5% History program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Five-year earnings of $53,228 show a 65% jump from the $32,184 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.