Program Analysis
Graduates earn $29,451/yr, roughly in line with the $32,281 national median for History. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
An earnings multiple of 3.2x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.
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 11% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $27,000 represents roughly 11 months of the $29,451 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #366 of 389 History programs, Duquesne University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Five-year earnings of $58,592 show a 99% jump from the $29,451 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.