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History at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,635/yr (-17% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

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

ROI 8.1x earnings multiple (3.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #335 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	$537K	$533K	$494K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.1x	8.1x	7.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.7x	3.7x	3.4x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	34	33	33

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$65,952

Out-of-state: $145,608 (3.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$68,556

-4% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,000

8.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$49,085

84% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $26,635 per year, History graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities earn below the $32,281 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 8.1x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

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 8% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $19,000 represents roughly 9 months of the $26,635 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #335 of 389 History programs, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $49,085 show a 84% jump from the $26,635 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

With 77% of applicants admitted, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities prioritizes broad access, one of the larger campuses at 30,469 students in Minneapolis, MN.

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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 Minnesota-Twin Cities?

A score of 33/100 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 $494,220 in decade earnings vs $537,259 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with History from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?

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 →