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History Schools in California

5,392 History students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A History major is the 23rd most popular major in this 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 3,102
Associate Degree 1,960
Master’s Degree 243
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 87
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 87
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 87

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: 7.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 39.3%
  • White: 39.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for History Grads in California

184,300 people in the state and 1,569,710 in the nation are employed in jobs related to history.

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Wages for History Jobs in California

In this state, history grads earn an average of $80,510. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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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

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at UCLA. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,023.

164 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

161 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

In their early career, UCSB grads earn an average salary of $51,496. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years.

149 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,914 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

145 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
32,293 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. In their early career, Sac State grads earn an average salary of $47,905.

145 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.85 years.

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

A typical student attending UC Santa Cruz will pay a net price of $17,930. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at UC Santa Cruz.

134 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,768.

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,178 a year.

History Careers in CA

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Curators 18% $60,640
Museum Technicians and Conservators 18% $45,370
History Professors 12% $95,160
Managers 11% $129,300
High School Teachers 7% $82,670

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