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History at San Diego State University

History at San Diego State University

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

San Diego State University is located in San Diego, CA.

Studying Online at San Diego State University

Distance learning is available at San Diego State University. Among 41,137 students, 2,454 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,435 (52%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at San Diego State University

These rankings give you a sense of how San Diego State University’s History program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #13 of 105
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #13 of 129
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #71 of 618
Best Value California #91 of 105
Best Value Far Western (Region) #102 of 129
Best Value Nationwide #230 of 615

Earnings for History Graduates from San Diego State University

Students who complete San Diego State University’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 San Diego State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $27,033
2 years $24,035
3 years $32,821
4 years $39,883
5 years $45,688

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from San Diego State University report median earnings of $39,883, compared with $63,824 for all San Diego State University graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at San Diego State University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for History graduates from San Diego State University is $13,881.

Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Students who finish History program at San Diego State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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

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