History
Bachelor's degree · San Jose State University · San Jose, CA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$67,404Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
55Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at San Jose State University earn a median of $67,404.
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-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 |
Other programs at San Jose State University
- Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree
$37,308 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$64,861 - Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's degree
$75,511 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$106,648 - Hospitality Administration/ManagementBachelor's degree
$63,015 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$69,441 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$65,619 - Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's degree
$64,125 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$77,659 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesBachelor's degree
$81,021 - Public HealthMaster's degree
$67,464 - Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's degree
$79,603 - Air TransportationBachelor's degree
$64,652 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$48,642 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$46,047 - Social WorkMaster's degree
$79,448 - Social WorkBachelor's degree
$51,644 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$52,073 - Psychology, OtherBachelor's degree
$44,037 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$46,802
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from San Jose State University make?
The median salary is $67,404 and $67,404 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.