by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Cal State Fullerton ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at Cal State Fullerton was ranked #140 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #15 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 53 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 60 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 129 |
| Best History Schools | 140 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Fullerton handed out 102 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 120 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in history from Cal State Fullerton. This makes it the #18 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal State Fullerton go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,083 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,217 for all history students.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,331 | $1,331 |
| Books and Supplies | $965 | $965 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,348 | $18,348 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,254 | $4,254 |
Learn more about Cal State Fullerton tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of history bachelor's degrees went to men and 42% 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, 51% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fullerton with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Cal State Fullerton does not offer an online option for its history bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal State Fullerton Online Learning page.
History majors graduating with a master's degree from Cal State Fullerton make a median salary of $36,905 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,930.
Of the 31 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from Cal State Fullerton in 2022, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fullerton with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at California State University - Fullerton.
More about our data sources and methodologies.