History
Bachelor's degree · University of California-Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz, CA
$33,081Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$60,519Median earnings 4 years after
$48,101Median earnings 5 years after
$18,100Median federal debt
104Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at University of California-Santa Cruz earn a median of $33,081 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 $18,100, about 55% 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 |
| 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 |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $28,116 | $13,500 |
Other programs at University of California-Santa Cruz
- Computer EngineeringMaster's degree
$120,756 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$79,969 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$78,842 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$75,150 - Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchMaster's degree
$59,351 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$55,856 - Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementBachelor's degree
$55,773 - Business/Managerial EconomicsBachelor's degree
$52,029 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$50,518 - Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesBachelor's degree
$45,088 - Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesBachelor's degree
$43,362 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$40,798 - Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's degree
$40,320 - ChemistryBachelor's degree
$39,700 - PhysicsBachelor's degree
$37,859 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$37,651 - Non-Professional Legal StudiesBachelor's degree
$36,941 - Cognitive ScienceBachelor's degree
$35,384 - Astronomy and AstrophysicsBachelor's degree
$35,171 - Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's degree
$32,934
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz make?
The median salary is $33,081 one year after graduation and $48,101 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,100.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.