History at Dalton State College

Dalton, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
48 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
49
Optimistic
48
Base Case
47
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,899/yr (2% vs median)
AI Risk High (44% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)
ROI 35.0x earnings multiple (11.3x out-of-state)
Ranked #72 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 $456K $460K $438K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 34.7x 35.0x 33.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 11.2x 11.3x 10.7x
Probability of Field Employment 50% 45% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 49 48 47

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$13,132
Out-of-state: $40,756 (11.3x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$18,776
-43% less than sticker · See by income
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$40,406
23% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $32,899/yr, roughly in line with the $32,281 national median for History. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 35.0x 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 4% gap from the optimistic case.

At #72 of 389 nationally, this is a top-5% History program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $32,899 to $40,406 over five years — a 23% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Dalton State College

a compact campus enrolling 4,419 students in Dalton, GA. With 50% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for History at Dalton State College?
A score of 48/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for History. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace History careers?
With 44% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $437,852 in decade earnings vs $456,156 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes Dalton State College's History program stand out?
Ranked #72 of 389 programs nationally, Dalton State College lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →