History at University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 240 graduates a year
University of California-Los Angeles graduates in history earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Los Angeles 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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| 60 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $59,793 | $70,738 | #18 | $35,198 |
| 61 | National University San Diego, CA | $59,645 | $54,273 | #129 | — |
| 62 | American University Washington, DC | $59,630 | $52,251 | #191 | $43,809 |
| 63 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $59,555 | $54,191 | #130 | $28,116 |
| 64 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $59,535 | $52,427 | #185 | — |
| 65 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $59,529 | $61,943 | #41 | $36,907 |
| 66 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $59,491 | $56,383 | #92 | — |
Other History Credentials at University of California-Los Angeles
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | — | $94,132 | — |
Other Majors at University of California-Los Angeles by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Los Angeles history graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,116 one year after graduating and $59,555 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Los Angeles rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, University of California-Los Angeles ranks #63 by median pay four years after graduation, and #130 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at University of California-Los Angeles worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,500.
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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.