Break-even
+$20,615 over 10 years
For graduates of History at University of Arkansas.
The payoff is roughly break-even — the degree recovers its cost, but slowly.
By credential level
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| History | Master's | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| History | Certificate | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| History | Associate's | $51,587 | $24,250 | +46% | Break-even |
History at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | Associate's | $63,697 | — | +2,913% | Strong return |
| 2 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | Associate's | $158,858 | — | +2,336% | Strong return |
| 3 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY | Associate's | $58,766 | — | +2,049% | Strong return |
| 4 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | Associate's | $64,752 | $13,000 | +1,745% | Strong return |
| 5 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | Associate's | $65,641 | $12,500 | +1,495% | Strong return |
| 6 | Rice University Houston, TX | Associate's | $85,817 | — | +1,426% | Strong return |
| 7 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | Associate's | $94,015 | $12,721 | +1,046% | Strong return |
| 8 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | Associate's | $88,187 | $16,514 | +1,045% | Strong return |
| 9 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | Associate's | $54,924 | $12,897 | +803% | Strong return |
| 10 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | Associate's | $60,004 | $17,354 | +758% | Strong return |
Other majors at University of Arkansas
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | Associate's | $114,783 | $25,957 | +1,421% | Strong return |
| Industrial Engineering | Associate's | $108,211 | $25,405 | +1,284% | Strong return |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's | $108,117 | $25,997 | +1,275% | Strong return |
| Chemical Engineering | Associate's | $101,541 | $20,500 | +1,188% | Strong return |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Certificate | $147,968 | $40,962 | +1,073% | Strong return |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Associate's | $92,831 | $15,625 | +1,036% | Strong return |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Associate's | $86,474 | $21,500 | +837% | Strong return |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Associate's | $86,089 | $22,500 | +821% | Strong return |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.