History
Bachelor's degree · California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo · San Luis Obispo, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo earn a median of $31,540 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,680 four years after graduating (middle half: $36,330–$66,736). Median debt is $15,833, about 50% of first-year earnings.
History (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego State University San Diego | $38,203 | $13,881 |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $37,031 | $15,000 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles | $36,876 | $12,138 |
| University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz | $33,081 | $18,100 |
| California State University-Sacramento Sacramento | $32,596 | $18,471 |
| California State University-Stanislaus Turlock | $32,184 | $10,275 |
| Sonoma State University Rohnert Park | $31,992 | $13,500 |
| University of California-Davis Davis | $31,895 | $13,312 |
| California State University-East Bay Hayward | $31,059 | $20,000 |
| California State University-Chico Chico | $30,697 | $16,838 |
| University of California-Riverside Riverside | $29,824 | $19,317 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara | $29,749 | $14,282 |
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | $28,849 | $13,034 |
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $28,718 | $15,000 |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $28,116 | $13,500 |
Other programs at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
- Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$111,560 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
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$106,635 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$96,886 - Construction ManagementBachelor's degree
$92,785 - Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree
$92,510 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$90,576 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringMaster's degree
$88,348 - Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree
$87,226 - Civil EngineeringMaster's degree
$85,887 - Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringBachelor's degree
$85,509 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$83,011 - Environmental/Environmental Health EngineeringBachelor's degree
$82,197 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$81,186 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$80,673 - Architectural EngineeringBachelor's degree
$80,481 - Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$78,938 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$78,641 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$76,876 - Materials EngineeringBachelor's degree
$74,496
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo make?
The median salary is $31,540 one year after graduation and $58,207 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,833.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.