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History at San Francisco State University

History at San Francisco State University

If you plan to study History, consider the program at San Francisco State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

San Francisco State University is in San Francisco, CA.

Online Class Availability at San Francisco State University

Online coursework is an option at San Francisco State University. Of 22,563 students, 1,684 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,257 (54%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at San Francisco State University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #17 of 105
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #18 of 129
Best Value California #76 of 105
Best Value Far Western (Region) #77 of 129
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #89 of 618
Best Value Nationwide #114 of 615

Earnings for History Graduates from San Francisco State University

Those who finish San Francisco 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 Francisco State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $33,036
2 years $34,989
3 years $48,044
4 years $53,122
5 years $59,616

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, History graduates from San Francisco State University take home a median $53,122, compared with $68,654 for all San Francisco State University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at San Francisco State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for History graduates from San Francisco State University is $15,000.

Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Those who complete History program at San Francisco State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying 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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