Best history colleges in California

History bachelor graduates in California earn a weighted average salary of $45,244 3 years after graduation. This places California graduate earnings in the top 50% nationally. Additionally, history graduates earn 20% less than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our history rankings cover 31 of the 45 programs available in California, accounting for 87% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.

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#1 in California | #19 in History nationally
Economic score 2.24

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Cost $12,426

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $57,191

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 87%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#2 in California | #27 in History nationally
Economic score 3.29

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Cost $17,371

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $56,461

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 94%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#3 in California | #33 in History nationally

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California

Economic score 3.47

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Cost $12,912

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $53,086

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 68%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#4 in California | #45 in History nationally
Economic score 4.19

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Cost $10,911

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $49,855

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 70%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#5 in California | #50 in History nationally

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California

Economic score 4.34

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Cost $29,462

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $59,624

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 93%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#6 in California | #63 in History nationally
Economic score 5.09

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Cost $18,766

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $53,071

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 86%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#7 in California | #66 in History nationally
Economic score 5.23

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Cost $7,485

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $45,280

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 81%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#8 in California | #73 in History nationally
Economic score 5.74

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Cost $15,069

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $48,919

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 90%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#9 in California | #81 in History nationally
Economic score 5.88

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Cost $11,159

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $46,913

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 70%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#10 in California | #93 in History nationally
Economic score 6.35

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Cost $12,887

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $47,393

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 71%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#11 in California | #97 in History nationally
Economic score 6.39

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Cost $10,774

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $46,599

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 69%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#12 in California | #99 in History nationally
Economic score 6.46

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Cost $15,637

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $47,888

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 93%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#13 in California | #116 in History nationally
Economic score 7.28

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Cost $15,482

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $47,117

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 86%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#14 in California | #117 in History nationally
Economic score 7.33

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Cost $8,293

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $44,147

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 70%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#15 in California | #127 in History nationally
Economic score 8.03

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Cost $8,721

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $43,713

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 83%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#16 in California | #138 in History nationally

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, California

Economic score 8.71

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Cost $14,528

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $46,073

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 68%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#17 in California | #152 in History nationally
Economic score 9.86

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Cost $15,674

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $45,277

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 89%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#18 in California | #178 in History nationally
Economic score 11.45

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Cost $11,902

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $43,636

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 78%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#19 in California | #186 in History nationally
Economic score 12.31

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Cost $15,578

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $44,604

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 74%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#20 in California | #187 in History nationally
Economic score 12.38

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Cost $6,744

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $41,432

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 71%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

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How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in history in California?

Years

11.4 years

The cost of the average bachelor's degree in history in California is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 11.4 years.

How much do graduates with a bachelor's degree in history earn in California?

Salary

$45,244

The median bachelor's degree in history graduate earns $45,244 4 years after graduating.

How much does a bachelor's degree in history cost in California?

Net cost

$15,076

The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in history is $15,076. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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