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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for History in California

103 Colleges in California
1,973 Associate Degrees
Historyassociate programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major degree program ranks #30 out of the 38 majors we look at each year. While this may limit the number of schools that offer the degree program, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 103 schools in California to determine which ones were the most popular for history students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,973 associate degrees in history to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great History School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for History in California Your choice of school for getting your associate degree in history matters. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for History in California ranking.

Being popular does not always equate to overall quality, but a school with a large number of history students usually has them for a reason. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

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This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for history.

Explore the most popular colleges and universities for history students seeking a an associate degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

15 Most Well Attended Schools for History Students Working on Their Associate

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Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
72 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Bakersfield College if you want to pursue an associate degree in history. Located in the city of Bakersfield, Bakersfield College is a public college with a very large student population.

There were about 72 history individuals who graduated with this degree at Bakersfield College in the most recent data year.

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College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA
58 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in history has to look into College of the Canyons. College of the Canyons is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Santa Clarita.

There were about 58 history individuals who graduated with this degree at College of the Canyons in the most recent year we have data available.

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Sierra College
Rocklin, CA
51 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Sierra College is a popular choice for students pursuing an associate degree in history. Sierra College is a large public college located in the large suburb of Rocklin.

There were approximately 51 history students who graduated with this degree at Sierra College in the most recent year we have data available.

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47 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Long Beach City College is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in history. Located in the city of Long Beach, Long Beach City College is a public college with a very large student population.

There were about 47 history individuals who graduated with this degree at Long Beach City College in the most recent data year.

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Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
47 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Fullerton College is a popular decision for students pursuing an associate degree in history. Located in the suburb of Fullerton, Fullerton College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 47 history individuals who graduated with this degree at Fullerton College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Citrus College
Glendora, CA
46 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Citrus College is a large public college located in the suburb of Glendora.

There were approximately 46 history students who graduated with this degree at Citrus College in the most recent data year.

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Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
42 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the small city of Santa Monica, SMC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 42 history individuals who graduated with this degree at SMC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
42 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Chaffey College is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Rancho Cucamonga.

There were approximately 42 history individuals who graduated with this degree at Chaffey College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
41 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Saddleback College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Mission Viejo.

There were approximately 41 history individuals who graduated with this degree at Saddleback College in the most recent year we have data available.

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41 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 41 history individuals who graduated with this degree at Pasadena City College in the most recent data year.

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Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA
40 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the suburb of El Cajon, Grossmont College is a public college with a large student population.

There were roughly 40 history individuals who graduated with this degree at Grossmont College in the most recent year we have data available.

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39 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the rural area of Yucaipa, CHC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

There were about 39 history individuals who graduated with this degree at CHC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA
39 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the midsize suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were about 39 history individuals who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent data year.

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38 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Mt. SAC is a very large public college located in the suburb of Walnut.

There were roughly 38 history individuals who graduated with this degree at Mt. SAC in the most recent data year.

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Merced College
Merced, CA
34 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Merced Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the city of Merced.

There were approximately 34 history students who graduated with this degree at Merced Community College District in the most recent data year.

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Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for History in California award.

RankCollegeLocation
16Riverside City CollegeRiverside, CA
17Fresno City CollegeFresno, CA
17Santiago Canyon CollegeOrange, CA
19Reedley CollegeReedley, CA
19Irvine Valley CollegeIrvine, CA
21Ventura CollegeVentura, CA
21Cypress CollegeCypress, CA
21Palomar CollegeSan Marcos, CA
24El Camino CollegeTorrance, CA
24Orange Coast CollegeCosta Mesa, CA
24College of the SequoiasVisalia, CA

Best History Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular History Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Oregon354
Nevada3412
Hawaii242

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History Majors to Study

MajorAnnual Graduates
History1,973

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Social Sciences21,356
Psychology11,698
Communication & Journalism6,078
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences5,035
Education1,020
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies481
Library Science91

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