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.
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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):
| 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.
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
- 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.