History at University of California-Santa Cruz
If you plan to study History, you may want to check out the program at University of California-Santa Cruz. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of California-Santa Cruz sits in Santa Cruz, CA.
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Studying Online at University of California-Santa Cruz
Online coursework is an option at University of California-Santa Cruz. Among 19,938 students, 166 (1%) studied exclusively online and 5,098 (26%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at University of California-Santa Cruz
Use these rankings to compare University of California-Santa Cruz’s History program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #28 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #33 of 129 |
| Best Value | California | #92 of 105 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #104 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #183 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #262 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #28 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #33 of 129 |
| Best Value | California | #92 of 105 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #104 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #183 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #262 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz
Graduates of University of California-Santa Cruz’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,560 |
| 2 years | $25,452 |
| 3 years | $29,869 |
| 4 years | $40,464 |
| 5 years | $48,101 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, History graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz take home a median $40,464, compared with $63,618 for all University of California-Santa Cruz graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at $18,279.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at University of California-Santa Cruz 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.