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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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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