Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $29,134 track close to the $32,281 national median for History programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The 3.4x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.
AI risk is moderate — 44% task exposure — and the 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $27,000 debt-to-$29,134 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #349 out of 389 programs, Siena College's financial outcomes for History trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth from $29,134 to $60,145 over five years (106% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.