Program Analysis
At $32,259/yr, History graduates from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh land near the $32,281 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.3x 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 3% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $21,906 represents roughly 8 months of the $32,259 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #199 of 389 History programs, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.