History at California State University-Long Beach
If you are interested in studying History, consider the program at California State University-Long Beach. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State University-Long Beach is in Long Beach, CA.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-Long Beach
Many students take online classes at California State University-Long Beach. Of 42,003 students, 2,404 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 20,273 (48%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at California State University-Long Beach
Rankings can help you compare California State University-Long Beach’s History program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #27 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #32 of 129 |
| Best Value | California | #54 of 105 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #55 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #56 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #168 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from California State University-Long Beach
Those who finish California State University-Long Beach’s History program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,582 |
| 2 years | $27,874 |
| 3 years | $34,966 |
| 4 years | $43,713 |
| 5 years | $48,818 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, History graduates from California State University-Long Beach earn a median of $43,713, compared with $62,831 for all California State University-Long Beach graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from California State University-Long Beach comes in at $15,000.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at California State University-Long Beach work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.