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History at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

History at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

If you are interested in studying History, consider the program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is located in Pomona, CA.

Online Class Availability at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Many students take online classes at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. Of 27,636 students, 742 (3%) studied exclusively online and 14,977 (54%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Use these rankings to compare California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s History program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #26 of 105
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #30 of 129
Best Value California #71 of 105
Best Value Far Western (Region) #72 of 129
Best Value Nationwide #100 of 615
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #149 of 618

Earnings for History Graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Those who finish California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s History program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $25,363
2 years $30,119
3 years $38,302
4 years $43,636
5 years $57,294

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, History graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona report median earnings of $43,636, compared with $71,805 for all California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for History graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona comes in at $15,000.

Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Students who finish History program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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

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