History at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt graduates in history earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Compares for History
All 459 colleges reporting history earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $136,403 | $125,641 | #1 | $61,127 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $112,377 | $120,596 | #2 | $60,750 |
| 3 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $109,947 | $98,987 | #3 | $54,700 |
| 4 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $103,601 | $91,232 | #5 | $56,444 |
| 5 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $100,087 | $91,138 | #6 | — |
| 6 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $98,079 | $93,351 | #4 | $53,828 |
| 7 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $88,517 | $90,023 | #7 | $48,555 |
| 8 | Brown University Providence, RI | $85,520 | $84,228 | #8 | $42,296 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $82,031 | $78,077 | #9 | $44,706 |
| 10 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $80,347 | $70,519 | #19 | $45,363 |
| … | |||||
| 418 | California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo, CA | $42,229 | $38,426 | #449 | $24,134 |
| 419 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $42,219 | $44,937 | #384 | $27,340 |
| 420 | Clayton State University Morrow, GA | $42,146 | $43,630 | #407 | — |
| 421 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $42,119 | $38,326 | #450 | $20,972 |
| 422 | Drury University Springfield, MO | $41,996 | $45,029 | #381 | — |
| 423 | Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Springfield, MO | $41,996 | $45,029 | #382 | — |
| 424 | Lander University Greenwood, SC | $41,783 | $46,331 | #348 | $36,613 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt history graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $20,972 one year after graduating and $42,119 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt ranks #421 by median pay four years after graduation, and #450 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.