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History at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo

60 Bachelor's Degrees
5 Master's Degrees
#108 Overall Quality
We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.

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History Degrees Available at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo History Rankings

The bachelor's program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was ranked #108 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #11 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best History Schools 108
Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools 111

Popularity of History at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in history from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. This makes it the #181 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in History from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Cost?

$11,075 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$24,558 Average Student Debt

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $5,742 $17,622
Fees $5,333 $13,373
Books and Supplies $1,089 $1,089
On Campus Room and Board $17,220 $17,220
On Campus Other Expenses $2,937 $2,937

Learn more about Cal Poly San Luis Obispo tuition and fees.

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo History Bachelor’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 60 students earned a bachelor's degree in history from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. About 40% of these graduates were women and the other 60% were men.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a bachelor's in history.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 13
White 36
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 8

Does Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Offer an Online BA in History?

Online degrees for the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo history bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Online Learning page.

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo History Master’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 students earned a master's degree in history from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a master's in history.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 2
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

History Student Diversity at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.

History Majors

History students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
History 62

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 272
Communication & Journalism 135
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 107
English Language & Literature 62
Philosophy & Religious Studies 35

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