by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Cal Poly Pomona ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at Cal Poly Pomona was ranked #214 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #22 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State Polytechnic University - Pomona handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in history from Cal Poly Pomona. This makes it the #148 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly Pomona is $25,363. This is less than $28,881, which is the national median of all history majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly Pomona, history students borrow a median amount of $15,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all history bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,952.
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The online Master of Arts in History degree program can deepen your understanding of how history is made.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at California State Polytechnic University - Pomona.
For the most recent academic year available, 66% of history bachelor's degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State Polytechnic University - Pomona with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 6 history students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Cal Poly Pomona, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State Polytechnic University - Pomona with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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