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History at Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,873/yr (-14% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)

ROI 12.4x earnings multiple (6.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #224 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	$533K	$529K	$491K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.5x	12.4x	11.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.2x	6.2x	5.8x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	40	39	39

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$42,552

Out-of-state: $85,328 (6.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,824

-55% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,500

8.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$49,213

77% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Salisbury University's History program produces graduates earning $27,873/yr — within striking distance of the $32,281 national average for this field.

The 12.4x 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 $20,500 debt-to-$27,873 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #224 out of 389 programs, Salisbury University's financial outcomes for History trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $27,873 to $49,213 over five years (77% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Salisbury University

A 89% acceptance rate means Salisbury University is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 6,056 students in Salisbury, MD.

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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

How does Salisbury University's History program score?

This program scores 39/100 — 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.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →