Program Analysis
Graduates earn $29,337/yr, roughly in line with the $32,281 national median for History. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI History programs nationally.
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 3% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $25,250 represents roughly 10 months of the $29,337 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #313 of 389 History programs, University of Central Arkansas falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Earnings grow from $29,337 to $37,357 over five years — a 27% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.