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History at University of California-Davis

History at University of California-Davis

If you plan to study History, take a look at what University of California-Davis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of California-Davis is located in Davis, CA.

Online Class Availability at University of California-Davis

Distance learning is available at University of California-Davis. Among 40,065 students, 336 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,339 (11%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at University of California-Davis

Rankings can help you compare University of California-Davis’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #3 of 105
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #3 of 129
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #38 of 618
Best Value California #88 of 105
Best Value Far Western (Region) #96 of 129
Best Value Nationwide #193 of 615

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #3 of 105
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #3 of 129
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #38 of 618
Best Value California #88 of 105
Best Value Far Western (Region) #96 of 129
Best Value Nationwide #193 of 615

Earnings for History Graduates from University of California-Davis

Students who complete University of California-Davis’s History program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at University of California-Davis
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $31,189
2 years $27,604
3 years $37,895
4 years $45,277
5 years $54,357

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, History graduates from University of California-Davis report median earnings of $45,277, compared with $64,648 for all University of California-Davis graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at University of California-Davis

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for History graduates from University of California-Davis comes in at $14,593.

Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Those who complete History program at University of California-Davis pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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

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