History at Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
39 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
39
Optimistic
39
Base Case
38
Pessimistic
Earnings $31,798/yr (-1% vs median)
AI Risk High (44% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)
ROI 13.6x earnings multiple (5.4x out-of-state)
Ranked #223 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 $450K $454K $433K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 13.4x 13.6x 12.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.4x 5.4x 5.2x
Probability of Field Employment 50% 45% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 39 39 38

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$33,492
Out-of-state: $83,404 (5.4x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$48,696
-45% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,639
8.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$39,143
23% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $31,798/yr, History graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University land near the $32,281 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 13.6x 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 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,639 debt-to-$31,798 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #223 out of 389 programs, Southeastern Louisiana University's financial outcomes for History trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $31,798 to $39,143 shows 23% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Southeastern Louisiana University

With 94% of applicants admitted, Southeastern Louisiana University prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 9,514 in Hammond, LA.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Southeastern Louisiana 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 →