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History Schools in California

330 History students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 243
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 87
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 87
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 87

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: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 26.4%
  • White: 47.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.8%
  • Other Races: 11.2%
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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
68% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

In their early career, Cal State Fullerton grads earn an average salary of $45,657. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,003.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average. 99% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
32,293 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. 85% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,905 a year.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. 63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,178 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.94 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,523.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,845. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. A typical student attending UC Irvine will pay a net price of $12,209. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate.

History Careers in CA

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Curators 18% $60,640
Museum Technicians and Conservators 18% $45,370
History Professors 12% $95,160
Managers 11% $129,300
High School Teachers 7% $82,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Education 17,606
Psychology 7,826
Social Sciences 2,501
Communication & Journalism 858
Library Science 732
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 319
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 184

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