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Master's degree · California State University-Sacramento · Sacramento, CA

CIP 54.01

$33,736Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,415Median earnings 4 years after
$75,373Median earnings 5 years after
$33,556Median federal debt
17Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in History at California State University-Sacramento earn a median of $33,736 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,360 four years after graduating (middle half: $40,544–$73,546). Median debt is $33,556, about 99% of first-year earnings.

History (Master's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$52,144$30,734
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton
$36,905$44,181

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Frequently asked questions

How much do History graduates from California State University-Sacramento make?

The median salary is $33,736 one year after graduation and $75,373 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $33,556.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.