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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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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