History at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
34 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
35
Optimistic
34
Base Case
34
Pessimistic
Earnings $29,591/yr (-8% vs median)
AI Risk High (44% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)
ROI 6.1x earnings multiple (3.3x out-of-state)
Ranked #323 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 $528K $525K $488K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 6.1x 6.1x 5.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.3x 3.3x 3.1x
Probability of Field Employment 50% 45% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 35 34 34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$86,096
Out-of-state: $159,560 (3.3x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$120,296
-40% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
8.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$49,444
67% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $29,591/yr, History graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus land near the $32,281 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

At 6.1x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 44% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,500 debt-to-$29,591 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #323 out of 389 programs, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's financial outcomes for History trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $29,591 to $49,444 over five years (67% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus accepts 50% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 20,189 students in Pittsburgh, PA.

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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
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's History program score?
This program scores 34/100 — on the lower end for History. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is History to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' History careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 44% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →