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History in California

History Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 5,067 students earned their History degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, History is the 26th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of History Majors in California

History majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 239
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 73
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 73
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 73
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In California, a history major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of history majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 40.7%
  • White: 38.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for History Grads in California

In this state, there are 184,300 people employed in jobs related to a history degree, compared to 1,569,710 nationwide.

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Wages for History Jobs in California

A typical salary for a history grad in the state is $80,510, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.85 years to graduate. 50% of the teachers are full time. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 5.14 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,385. 44% of the teachers are full time.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. 68% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
32,293 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. 45% of the teachers are full time. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

85% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending CSUN will pay a net price of $8,293. 45% of the teachers are full time.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. A typical student attending UC Santa Cruz will pay a net price of $17,601.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,721.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate.

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History Careers in CA

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
History Professors 12% $95,160

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to history.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Social Sciences 2,501
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,635
English Language & Literature 912
Communication & Journalism 858
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 508
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 319
Philosophy & Religious Studies 317
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 184

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