by our College Data Analytics TeamHistory programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 83 schools to find the best for history students.
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Below are the best history schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.
No school ranked higher than Diablo Valley College this year for history. Located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley College is a very large public university. Diablo Valley College awarded about 26 history degrees in the most recent data year. History graduates of Diablo Valley College earn a median of $27,813 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,205. Read more about the history program at Diablo Valley College
Santa Rosa Junior College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in history, landing the #2 spot this year. Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Rosa. Santa Rosa Junior College awarded about 22 history degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the history program make about $80,047 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,692. Get the full history details for Santa Rosa Junior College
Brigham Young University Idaho came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best history schools. Set in the town of Rexburg, Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. Brigham Young University Idaho awarded about 110 history degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the history program make about $43,853 in their early career. Brigham Young University Idaho graduates carry a median of $8,750 in student loans. See the full history program report for Brigham Young University Idaho
A rank of #4 makes De Anza College one of the top schools for history. Located in the city of Cupertino, De Anza College is a very large public university. About 18 history degrees were awarded at De Anza College in the most recent year. Typical student debt for the program is $7,271. Read more about the history program at De Anza College
Austin Community College District came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best history schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Austin. There were roughly 22 history students who graduated with this degree at Austin Community College District in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Austin Community College District generally make around $44,895. Students borrow a median of $15,230 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in history from Austin Community College District
Modesto Junior College landed the #6 spot for history this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Modesto. Modesto Junior College awarded about 28 history degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the history program make about $36,525 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,575 to complete this degree. See the full history program report for Modesto Junior College
Moorpark College earned the #7 position for history this year. Set in the suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 22 history students who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their history degree from Moorpark College earn around $105,599 in the first couple years of their career. Moorpark College graduates carry a median of $17,075 in student loans. Get the full history details for Moorpark College
Mt San Antonio College landed the #8 spot for history this year. Mt San Antonio College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Walnut. There were roughly 37 history students who graduated with this degree at Mt San Antonio College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Mt San Antonio College generally make around $44,391. Students borrow a median of $9,384 to complete this degree. Get the full history details for Mt San Antonio College
Crafton Hills College earned the #9 position for history this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Yucaipa. About 27 history degrees were awarded at Crafton Hills College in the most recent year. Students who receive their history degree from Crafton Hills College earn around $97,976 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the history program at Crafton Hills College
Orange Coast College landed the #10 spot for history this year. Located in the city of Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College is a very large public university. Orange Coast College awarded about 23 history degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the history program make about $46,306 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,978 to complete this degree. Read more about the history program at Orange Coast College
Santa Monica College came in at #11 for history this year. Set in the city of Santa Monica, Santa Monica College is a very large public institution. About 81% of students finish within six years. Santa Monica College awarded about 58 history degrees in the most recent data year. Get the full history details for Santa Monica College
Cuesta College landed the #12 spot for history this year. Set in the rural area of San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College is a large public institution. Cuesta College awarded about 19 history degrees in the most recent data year. History graduates of Cuesta College earn a median of $64,492 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,958. Get the full history details for Cuesta College
Santa Barbara City College placed #13 among the best history schools. Santa Barbara City College is a large public school located in the city of Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara City College awarded about 17 history degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the history program make about $68,184 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,090 to complete this degree. Get the full history details for Santa Barbara City College
Suffolk County Community College landed the #14 spot for history this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Selden. About 24 history degrees were awarded at Suffolk County Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Suffolk County Community College generally make around $35,667. Typical student debt for the program is $11,246. Read more about the history program at Suffolk County Community College
Pasadena City College placed #15 among the best history schools. Set in the city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 33 history students who graduated with this degree at Pasadena City College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their history degree from Pasadena City College earn around $38,841 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,191. Get the full history details for Pasadena City College
Cypress College ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best history schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Cypress. Cypress College awarded about 21 history degrees in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in history from Cypress College
College Of The Desert ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best history schools. Set in the city of Palm Desert, College Of The Desert is a large public institution. About 19 history degrees were awarded at College Of The Desert in the most recent year. History graduates of College Of The Desert earn a median of $41,295 early in their careers. College Of The Desert graduates carry a median of $7,826 in student loans. See the full history program report for College Of The Desert
Glendale Community College Glendale Az ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best history schools. Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a very large public school located in the suburb of Glendale. Glendale Community College Glendale Az awarded about 10 history degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the history program make about $51,483 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,996 to complete this degree. Read more about the history program at Glendale Community College Glendale Az
Saddleback College earned the #19 position for history this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Mission Viejo. Saddleback College awarded about 34 history degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Saddleback College generally make around $15,890. Typical student debt for the program is $5,707. See the full history program report for Saddleback College
College Of The Canyons placed #20 among the best history schools. College Of The Canyons is a very large public school located in the suburb of Santa Clarita. There were roughly 23 history students who graduated with this degree at College Of The Canyons in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from College Of The Canyons generally make around $51,913. Typical student debt for the program is $9,776. More information about a degree in history from College Of The Canyons
Santiago Canyon College ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best history schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Orange. There were roughly 16 history students who graduated with this degree at Santiago Canyon College in the most recent data year. History graduates of Santiago Canyon College earn a median of $34,100 early in their careers. Santiago Canyon College graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. See the full history program report for Santiago Canyon College
Grossmont College placed #22 among the best history schools. Set in the suburb of El Cajon, Grossmont College is a very large public institution. About 22 history degrees were awarded at Grossmont College in the most recent year. Read more about the history program at Grossmont College
San Diego Mesa College placed #23 among the best history schools. This very large public university is located in the city of San Diego. About 92% of students finish within six years. About 22 history degrees were awarded at San Diego Mesa College in the most recent year. Graduates of the history program make about $29,852 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $6,999 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in history from San Diego Mesa College
Capital Community College placed #24 among the best history schools. Set in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 30 history students who graduated with this degree at Capital Community College in the most recent data year. History graduates of Capital Community College earn a median of $43,086 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,059. See the full history program report for Capital Community College
Mesa Community College came in at #25 for history this year. Located in the city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a very large public university. There were roughly 12 history students who graduated with this degree at Mesa Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their history degree from Mesa Community College earn around $54,730 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,750. Read more about the history program at Mesa Community College
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This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 83 schools evaluated.
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