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History at California State University-Sacramento

History at California State University-Sacramento

If you are interested in studying History, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Sacramento. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

California State University-Sacramento is located in Sacramento, CA.

Online Class Availability at California State University-Sacramento

Distance learning is available at California State University-Sacramento. Of 31,943 students, 2,090 (7%) studied exclusively online and 15,902 (50%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at California State University-Sacramento

Rankings can help you compare California State University-Sacramento’s History program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #18 of 105
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #20 of 129
Best Value Far Western (Region) #57 of 129
Best Value California #58 of 105
Best Value Nationwide #65 of 615
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #102 of 618

Earnings for History Graduates from California State University-Sacramento

Students who complete California State University-Sacramento’s History program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at California State University-Sacramento
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $29,160
2 years $38,255
3 years $46,152
4 years $57,320
5 years $60,966

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, History graduates from California State University-Sacramento earn a median of $57,320, compared with $64,062 for all California State University-Sacramento graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at California State University-Sacramento

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for History graduates from California State University-Sacramento stands at $18,000.

Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Graduates of the History program at California State University-Sacramento pursue many career paths. 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

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