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. In addition, we cover how Cal State LA ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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The bachelor's program at Cal State LA was ranked #292 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #27 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Los Angeles handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 24 students received their master’s degree in history from Cal State LA. This makes it the #20 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 State LA is $27,493. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,881 for all history students.
History majors graduating with a master's degree from Cal State LA make a median salary of $29,473 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $39,755.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cal State LA, history students borrow a median amount of $14,721 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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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at California State University - Los Angeles.
Of the 67 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in history from Cal State LA in 2021, 64% were men and 36% were 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, 75% of grads 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 | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 history majors earned their master's degree from Cal State LA. Of these graduates, 71% were men and 29% 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 University - Los Angeles with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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