History at Lander University

Greenwood, SC · Public · Bachelor's Degree
43 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
43
Optimistic
43
Base Case
41
Pessimistic
Earnings $36,613/yr (13% vs median)
AI Risk High (44% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)
ROI 10.2x earnings multiple (5.6x out-of-state)
Ranked #157 of 389 History programs Top 50%

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 $473K $475K $450K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 10.1x 10.2x 9.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.6x 5.6x 5.3x
Probability of Field Employment 50% 45% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 43 43 41

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$46,800
Out-of-state: $85,200 (5.6x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$58,004
-24% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,250
6.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$43,979
20% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $36,613 per year, History graduates from Lander University earn slightly above the $32,281 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.2x 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 5% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $19,250 represents roughly 6 months of the $36,613 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #157 of 389 History programs, Lander University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $36,613 to $43,979 over five years — a 20% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Lander University

Lander University accepts 68% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with a smaller student body of 3,384 in Greenwood, SC.

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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 Lander University?
A score of 43/100 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 $449,863 in decade earnings vs $473,438 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →