History
Bachelor's degree · University of California-Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at University of California-Los Angeles earn a median of $28,116 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 $13,500, about 48% 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 |
| 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 University of California-Los Angeles
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$172,128 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$169,099 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree
$158,596 - LawFirst professional degree
$155,825 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree
$136,659 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$136,099 - Engineering, GeneralMaster's degree
$135,373 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree
$119,390 - PhysicsDoctoral degree
$116,750 - Public HealthDoctoral degree
$115,362 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$112,065 - Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringMaster's degree
$109,272 - Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$109,183 - Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree
$108,892 - Materials EngineeringMaster's degree
$98,154 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$94,611 - Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMaster's degree
$91,677 - ChemistryDoctoral degree
$85,864 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$85,369 - Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyDoctoral degree
$83,835
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from University of California-Los Angeles make?
The median salary is $28,116 one year after graduation and $65,039 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.