History at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, consider the program at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. Get started with the following essential facts.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is in San Luis Obispo, CA.
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Studying Online at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Many students take online classes at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. Of 23,069 students, 127 (1%) studied exclusively online and 7,947 (34%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
These rankings give you a sense of how California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #16 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #17 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #82 of 618 |
| Best Value | California | #90 of 105 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #100 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #221 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Students who complete California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo’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 | $27,907 |
| 2 years | $35,416 |
| 3 years | $47,086 |
| 4 years | $53,071 |
| 5 years | $58,207 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, History graduates from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo report median earnings of $53,071, compared with $77,339 for all California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is $17,627.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for History majors, 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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