History
Bachelor's degree · San Diego State University · San Diego, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at San Diego State University earn a median of $38,203 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 $13,881, about 36% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
History (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $28,116 | $13,500 |
Other programs at San Diego State University
- Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$140,159 - Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherMaster's degree
$114,126 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesMaster's degree
$100,697 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$100,221 - Education, GeneralDoctoral degree
$93,908 - StatisticsMaster's degree
$88,511 - Civil EngineeringMaster's degree
$86,359 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$84,731 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyDoctoral degree
$84,055 - Construction Engineering Technology/TechnicianBachelor's degree
$81,608 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$78,478 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree
$77,039 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$76,812 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$75,061 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$74,647 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$74,523 - Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringBachelor's degree
$74,375 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$73,584 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
$71,810 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$71,495
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from San Diego State University make?
The median salary is $38,203 one year after graduation and $45,688 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,881.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.