Below are the key facts about this program at Cal State Long Beach. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #25 out of 44 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Cal State Long Beach among the top schools in the country for history, coming in at #155 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 155 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in California | 25 of 109 |
The following degree levels are available for history at Cal State Long Beach, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 129 |
| Master’s | 13 |
This history field at Cal State Long Beach includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 142 |
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Long Beach handed out 129 bachelor’s degrees in history.
Cal State Long Beach holds a strong position among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #25 out of 44 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 25 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 29 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 158 |
History graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Cal State Long Beach go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,713 a year. This is lower than $62,831, the median for all majors at Cal State Long Beach.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cal State Long Beach, history graduates take on a median debt of $15,000 in student loans. This is below $15,825, the typical median for all majors at Cal State Long Beach.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 67% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of history bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State Long Beach are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Long Beach with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Graduate study is also available at Cal State Long Beach. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 13 |