Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $33,763 track close to the $32,281 national median for History programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The earnings-to-cost ratio of 8.5x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.
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 10% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $19,500 represents roughly 7 months of the $33,763 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
At #116 of 389 History programs, Rutgers University-Camden scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.
Five-year earnings of $58,981 show a 75% jump from the $33,763 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.