by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Sacramento State. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #17 out of 44 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Sacramento State as a strong choice for history, ranked #101 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 101 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in California | 18 of 109 |
The following degree levels are available for history at Sacramento State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 132 |
| Master’s | 24 |
The history field at Sacramento State covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 156 |
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Sacramento handed out 132 bachelor’s degrees in history.
Sacramento State ranks competitively among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #17 out of 44 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 17 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 18 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 97 |
History students who finish a bachelor’s at Sacramento State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,320 a year. This is below $64,062, the median for all majors at Sacramento State.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Sacramento State, history students borrow a median amount of $18,000 in student loans. This is higher than $17,571, the typical median for all majors at Sacramento State.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,934 | $1,934 |
Learn more about Sacramento State tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 65% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The largest share of history bachelor’s degree graduates at Sacramento State were White. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Sacramento with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 20 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Sacramento State. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 24 |
