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History Schools in California

330 students earned History degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, History is the 66th most popular major out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

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

It takes the average student 4.85 years to graduate. 50% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

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

73% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $15,023. Graduates earn an average $55,427 after graduation.

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

45% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,517 a year.

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

70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $12,894.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. It takes the average student 5.04 years to graduate. The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. 63% of students get financical aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,523. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,178 after earning their degree at this institution. 47% of the teachers are full time.

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

The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,632 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years.

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

It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. In their early career, SDSU grads earn an average salary of $48,314. The full-time teacher rate is 52%.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,679 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. 83% of the teachers are full time.

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

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