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History at University of Florida

Gainesville, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,360/yr (-15% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

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

ROI 23.4x earnings multiple (5.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #59 of 389 History programs Top 25%

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	$608K	$596K	$543K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	23.8x	23.4x	21.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.3x	5.2x	4.7x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	49	49	49

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$25,524

Out-of-state: $114,636 (5.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$25,404

0% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,896

7.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,470

110% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $27,360 per year, History graduates from University of Florida earn below the $32,281 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 23.4x 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 11% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $16,896 represents roughly 7 months of the $27,360 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #59 of 389 nationally, this is a top-5% History program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $57,470 show a 110% jump from the $27,360 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Florida

A 24% acceptance rate puts University of Florida in competitive admissions territory, serving a student body of 34,102 in Gainesville, FL.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for History at University of Florida?

A score of 49/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for History. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace History careers?

With 44% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $543,118 in decade earnings vs $607,607 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Florida's History program stand out?

Ranked #59 of 389 programs nationally, University of Florida lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

Can you still earn well with History from University of Florida?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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