History at University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ · Public · Bachelor's Degree
38 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
39
Optimistic
38
Base Case
38
Pessimistic
Earnings $30,592/yr (-5% vs median)
AI Risk High (44% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)
ROI 9.5x earnings multiple (3.2x out-of-state)
Ranked #239 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 $523K $520K $484K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 9.6x 9.5x 8.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.2x 3.2x 2.9x
Probability of Field Employment 50% 45% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 39 38 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)
$54,504
Out-of-state: $164,380 (3.2x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$63,840
-17% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,448
8.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$49,272
61% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Arizona's History program produces graduates earning $30,592/yr — within striking distance of the $32,281 national average for this field.

At 9.5x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 44% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,448 debt-to-$30,592 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #239 out of 389 programs, University of Arizona's financial outcomes for History trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $30,592 to $49,272 over five years (61% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Arizona

A 86% acceptance rate means University of Arizona is accessible to most applicants, serving a student body of 40,769 in Tucson, AZ.

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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 University of Arizona's History program score?
This program scores 38/100 — 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 →