History at University of California-Santa Barbara
If you plan to study History, take a look at what University of California-Santa Barbara. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of California-Santa Barbara is in Santa Barbara, CA.
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Online Class Availability at University of California-Santa Barbara
Many students take online classes at University of California-Santa Barbara. Among 26,133 students, 57 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,195 (5%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at University of California-Santa Barbara
Use these rankings to compare University of California-Santa Barbara’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #2 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #34 of 618 |
| Best Value | California | #80 of 105 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #86 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #127 of 615 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #2 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #34 of 618 |
| Best Value | California | #80 of 105 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #86 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #127 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #2 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #34 of 618 |
| Best Value | California | #80 of 105 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #86 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #127 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from University of California-Santa Barbara
Those who finish University of California-Santa Barbara’s History program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,516 |
| 2 years | $30,891 |
| 3 years | $41,366 |
| 4 years | $47,117 |
| 5 years | $57,621 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, History graduates from University of California-Santa Barbara earn a median of $47,117, compared with $66,666 for all University of California-Santa Barbara graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at $14,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at University of California-Santa Barbara go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for History graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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