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History at Eastern Connecticut State University

Willimantic, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree
36 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
36
Optimistic
36
Base Case
35
Pessimistic
Earnings $26,186/yr (-19% vs median)
AI Risk High (44% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)
ROI 10.2x earnings multiple (8.1x out-of-state)
Ranked #286 of 389 History programs

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 $547K $541K $501K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 10.3x 10.2x 9.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 8.2x 8.1x 7.5x
Probability of Field Employment 50% 45% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 36 36 35

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$53,168
Out-of-state: $66,496 (8.1x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$81,920
-54% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,395
10.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$49,914
91% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $26,186 place Eastern Connecticut State University below the $32,281 national median for History — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 10.2x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 44% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,395 debt-to-$26,186 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #286 out of 389 programs, Eastern Connecticut State University's financial outcomes for History trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $26,186 to $49,914 over five years (91% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Eastern Connecticut State University

Eastern Connecticut State University accepts 81% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 3,377 students in Willimantic, CT.

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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
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History at Other Schools

Dartmouth College ($61,127) Duke University ($60,750) University of Houston-Clear Lake ($57,239) Amherst College ($56,444) Yale University ($54,700) Columbia University in the City of New York ($53,828) Harvard University ($53,468) Northwestern University ($50,161)

Other Majors at Eastern Connecticut State University

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas ($47,736) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($47,445) Mathematics ($45,858) Business/Commerce, General ($44,048) Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences ($43,915) Finance and Financial Management Services ($43,250) Accounting and Related Services ($42,549) Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($41,870)

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Not every career requires a four-year degree. Trade programs in related fields can offer competitive salaries with a fraction of the student loan burden.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Eastern Connecticut State University's History program score?
This program scores 36/100 — on the lower end for History. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is History to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' History careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 44% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why are History earnings lower at Eastern Connecticut State University?
Lower starting pay at Eastern Connecticut State University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →