by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Cal State LA. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #38 out of 44 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Cal State LA among the top schools in the country for history, placing at #245 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 245 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in California | 37 of 109 |
The following degree levels are offered in history at Cal State LA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 52 |
| Master’s | 15 |
The history field at Cal State LA covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 67 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-Los Angeles awarded 52 bachelor’s degrees in history.
Cal State LA is a solid choice among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #38 out of 44 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 38 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 50 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 280 |
History graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Cal State LA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,625 a year. This is below $61,510, the median for all majors at Cal State LA.
To complete a bachelor’s at Cal State LA, history graduates take on a median debt of $14,721 in student loans. This is higher than $14,455, the typical median for all majors at Cal State LA.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,080 | $1,080 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 58% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State LA are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Cal State LA. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 15 |
