History

Master's degree · San Francisco State University · San Francisco, CA

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,428Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
21Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in History at San Francisco State University earn a median of $54,428. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,360 four years after graduating (middle half: $40,544–$73,546).

History (Master's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$52,144$30,734
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton
$36,905$44,181
California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento
$33,736$33,556

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Frequently asked questions

How much do History graduates from San Francisco State University make?

The median salary is $54,428.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.