History
Bachelor's degree · University of California-Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at University of California-Santa Barbara earn a median of $29,749 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 $14,282, 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-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-Santa Barbara
- Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$107,776 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$91,387 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$81,108 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$79,737 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$66,334 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree
$66,099 - Education, GeneralGraduate certificate
$65,475 - Education, GeneralMaster's degree
$63,765 - Applied MathematicsBachelor's degree
$59,638 - StatisticsBachelor's degree
$55,110 - Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchMaster's degree
$55,039 - PhysicsBachelor's degree
$53,597 - Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's degree
$49,100 - ChemistryBachelor's degree
$47,197 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$46,598 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$46,447 - Microbiological Sciences and ImmunologyBachelor's degree
$42,634 - Pharmacology and ToxicologyBachelor's degree
$39,421 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$39,404 - Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesBachelor's degree
$38,333
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from University of California-Santa Barbara make?
The median salary is $29,749 one year after graduation and $57,621 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,282.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.