by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how SDSU ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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The bachelor's program at SDSU was ranked #106 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #13 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in history from SDSU. This makes it the #32 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SDSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,033 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,881 for all history students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SDSU, history students borrow a median amount of $13,881 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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The online Master of Arts in History degree program can deepen your understanding of how history is made.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at San Diego State University.
The history program at SDSU awarded 67 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 61% of these degrees went to men with the other 39% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 16 students who earned a master's degree in History from SDSU in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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