History at California State University-Bakersfield
If you are interested in studying History, consider the program at California State University-Bakersfield. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Bakersfield is in Bakersfield, CA.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-Bakersfield
Many students take online classes at California State University-Bakersfield. Of 10,419 students, 1,212 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,881 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for History Graduates from California State University-Bakersfield
Those who finish California State University-Bakersfield’s History program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $22,806 |
| 4 years | $39,121 |
| 5 years | $49,390 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from California State University-Bakersfield earn a median of $39,121, compared with $56,447 for all California State University-Bakersfield graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at California State University-Bakersfield go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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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