History at California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 136 graduates a year
California State University-Sacramento graduates in history earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Sacramento 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 |
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| 115 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | $55,973 | $49,290 | #273 | $27,586 |
| 116 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $55,906 | $56,840 | #88 | $36,568 |
| 117 | University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $55,878 | $59,947 | #56 | — |
| 118 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $55,797 | $50,772 | #233 | $32,596 |
| 119 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $55,782 | $50,795 | #232 | $29,000 |
| 120 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $55,475 | $56,402 | #91 | $39,240 |
| 121 | St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, MD | $55,472 | $48,683 | #288 | $28,929 |
Other History Credentials at California State University-Sacramento
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $33,736 | $53,415 | $33,556 |
Other Majors at California State University-Sacramento by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Sacramento history graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,596 one year after graduating and $55,797 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Sacramento rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, California State University-Sacramento ranks #118 by median pay four years after graduation, and #233 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at California State University-Sacramento worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,471.
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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.