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History at University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $16,100/yr (-50% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

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

ROI 18.2x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #206 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	$684K	$665K	$596K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.7x	18.2x	16.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.5x	6.4x	5.7x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	45%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	41	40	39

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$36,568

Out-of-state: $104,392 (6.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$40,044

-10% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,037

14.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$53,402

232% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $16,100 place University of Nevada-Las Vegas below the $32,281 national median for History — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 18.2x 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 13% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $19,037 against $16,100/yr in first-year earnings means roughly 1.2 years of salary goes to loan repayment. That's a heavy but not crushing debt load.

Ranked #206 of 389 History programs, University of Nevada-Las Vegas falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $53,402 show a 232% jump from the $16,100 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Nevada-Las Vegas

University of Nevada-Las Vegas accepts 96% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with 24,131 students enrolled in Las Vegas, NV. 40% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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 Nevada-Las Vegas?

A score of 40/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for History. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Is History at University of Nevada-Las Vegas worth the student debt?

Median debt of $19,037 against $16,100/yr starting salary means roughly 1.2 years of earnings go to repayment. That's above average — financial aid and loan terms matter here.

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 $595,920 in decade earnings vs $683,576 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with History from University of Nevada-Las Vegas?

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 →