History
Bachelor's degree · University of California-Davis · Davis, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at University of California-Davis earn a median of $31,895 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 $13,312, about 42% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
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 |
| 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 |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $28,116 | $13,500 |
Other programs at University of California-Davis
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$144,086 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$141,870 - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherMaster's degree
$133,463 - Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree
$128,179 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$120,153 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$96,418 - Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree
$94,624 - Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical SciencesFirst professional degree
$93,981 - Civil EngineeringMaster's degree
$86,909 - LawFirst professional degree
$85,816 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$84,343 - Engineering, GeneralBachelor's degree
$82,956 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$75,231 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$75,165 - Materials EngineeringBachelor's degree
$74,110 - MedicineFirst professional degree
$72,848 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$72,371 - Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringBachelor's degree
$71,633 - ChemistryDoctoral degree
$71,322 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$68,419
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from University of California-Davis make?
The median salary is $31,895 one year after graduation and $54,357 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,312.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.