Program Analysis
University of Nevada-Reno's History graduates start at $33,981/yr — above the $32,281 national average, though not by a wide margin.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 15.3x 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 9% gap from the optimistic case.
Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $16,500 in median debt clears quickly against $33,981 in annual earnings.
At #42 of 389 nationally, this is a top-5% History program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Five-year earnings of $55,130 show a 62% jump from the $33,981 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.