History
Bachelor's degree · University of California-Riverside · Riverside, CA
$29,824Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$51,913Median earnings 4 years after
$52,531Median earnings 5 years after
$19,317Median federal debt
103Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at University of California-Riverside earn a median of $29,824 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 $19,317, about 65% 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-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-Riverside
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$102,364 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$81,034 - Information Science/StudiesBachelor's degree
$76,090 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$68,245 - MedicineDoctoral degree
$67,270 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$66,430 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$65,049 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$62,554 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$61,342 - Education, GeneralMaster's degree
$61,108 - Environmental/Environmental Health EngineeringBachelor's degree
$59,309 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$55,862 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$43,213 - Microbiological Sciences and ImmunologyBachelor's degree
$43,086 - Public Policy AnalysisMaster's degree
$40,275 - Social Sciences, OtherBachelor's degree
$39,934 - Public Policy AnalysisBachelor's degree
$39,867 - ChemistryBachelor's degree
$39,676 - Business/Managerial EconomicsBachelor's degree
$37,496
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from University of California-Riverside make?
The median salary is $29,824 one year after graduation and $52,531 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,317.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.