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History in California

History Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 5,067 students earned their History degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, History is the 21st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of History Majors in California

History majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,905
Associate Degree 1,848
Master’s Degree 239
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 73
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 73
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 73
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In California, a history major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of history majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 40.7%
  • White: 38.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for History Grads in California

In this state, there are 184,300 people employed in jobs related to a history degree, compared to 1,569,710 nationwide.

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Wages for History Jobs in California

A typical salary for a history grad in the state is $80,510, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

344 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,637. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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164 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. It takes the average student 4.78 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,721.

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161 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,482. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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149 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

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145 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. It takes the average student 4.85 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,485.

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145 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
32,293 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,911. It takes the average student 5.04 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

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135 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. 84% of the teachers are full time. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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134 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $14,306. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

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120 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid. A typical student attending UC Davis will pay a net price of $15,674. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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109 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

45% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,293. Most students complete their degree in 4.94 years.

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History Careers in CA

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
History Professors 12% $95,160

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to history.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Liberal Arts & Humanities 52,773
Social Sciences 51,430
Communication & Journalism 17,589
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 8,196
English Language & Literature 7,609
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 5,369
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 3,541
Philosophy & Religious Studies 2,393

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