History at Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI · Public · Certificate
TradeSchoolWorth Score (Base Case)
46
Strong Growth
44
Base Case
38
Conservative
Earnings
$24,206/yr (0% vs median)
AI-Proof
Moderate (56% shielded)
Job Market
Very Large (188,200 openings/yr)
Future-Proof Earnings
Three scenarios modeling future earnings based on technology adoption rates and job market trends for History graduates.
| Strong Growth Full Stability |
Base Case Moderate Changes |
Conservative Max Disruption |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $277K | $235K | $185K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 19.0x | 16.1x | 12.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 13.3x | 11.3x | 8.9x |
| Viable Career Paths | 8 of 8 | 8 of 8 | 8 of 8 |
| TradeSchoolWorth Score | 46 | 44 | 38 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as technology and market conditions evolve over time.
Program Tuition (In-State)
$14,628
Out-of-state: $20,820
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,250
12.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Career Paths
Where History graduates typically work. Raw data — no blending. The scenarios above model how these factors interact. This field has roughly 188,200 combined openings per year.
| Career Path | Wage | Openings/yr | Growth | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural sciences managers | $161,180 | 8,500 | +3.7% | 50% |
| Managers, all other | $136,550 | 106,700 | +4.5% | 53% |
| History teachers, postsecondary | $81,500 | 1,700 | -0.2% | 49% |
| Historians | $74,050 | 300 | +2.2% | 53% |
| Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education | $64,580 | 66,200 | -1.6% | 67% |
| Curators | $61,770 | 1,800 | +7.0% | 50% |
| Archivists | $61,570 | 1,100 | +3.8% | 50% |
| Museum technicians and conservators | $47,460 | 1,900 | +5.4% | 76% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TradeSchoolWorth Score for History at Grand Valley State University?
This program scores 44/100 in the Base Case scenario, factoring in earnings, AI resilience, job market size, and earnings multiple. The score ranges from 38 (conservative) to 46 (strong growth) depending on market conditions.
How AI-proof is a career in History?
We model three scenarios: Strong Growth (full career stability), Base Case (moderate changes), and Conservative (maximum disruption). In the base case, History graduates retain 8 of 8 viable career paths. 10-year earnings range from $185,096 (conservative) to $277,493 (strong growth).
How many job openings are there for History graduates?
The career paths mapped to History have roughly 188,200 combined job openings per year nationally, making this a very large job market.
Is History at Grand Valley State University worth it?
In the Base Case, this program earns 16.1x its tuition over 10 years. Even in the Conservative scenario, the multiple is 12.7x. The narrow spread between scenarios shows how stable trade careers are compared to desk jobs.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024-2034
(employment projections), OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research (AI task exposure), Felten et al. AIOE.
Scenarios model earnings resilience using AI exposure data and BLS job growth projections.
"Earnings Multiple" is total 10-year projected earnings divided by tuition — not a discounted financial ROI.
Last updated 2026.