History
Bachelor's degree · California State University-Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA
$26,862Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,413Median earnings 4 years after
$45,986Median earnings 5 years after
$14,777Median federal debt
57Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at California State University-Los Angeles earn a median of $26,862 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 $14,777, about 55% 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 Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo | $31,540 | $15,833 |
| 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 |
Other programs at California State University-Los Angeles
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$145,897 - Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$102,715 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree
$102,356 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$98,811 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$90,686 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$85,836 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$83,983 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$73,178 - Education, GeneralMaster's degree
$69,882 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$69,402 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$67,075 - Security Science and TechnologyMaster's degree
$66,598 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
$66,365 - Social WorkMaster's degree
$64,869 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$63,981 - Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree
$62,266 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$55,405 - AnthropologyMaster's degree
$53,441 - Biology, GeneralMaster's degree
$52,845 - Food Science and TechnologyBachelor's degree
$52,806
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from California State University-Los Angeles make?
The median salary is $26,862 one year after graduation and $45,986 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,777.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.