by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Sac State ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at Sac State was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #10 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 45 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 52 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 89 |
| Best History Schools | 96 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Sacramento handed out 115 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 124 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in history from Sac State. This makes it the #23 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at Sac State is $32,596. This is higher than $31,217, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Sac State, history students borrow a median amount of $18,237 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all history bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $30,366.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,860 | $1,860 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,112 | $1,112 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,278 | $16,278 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,426 | $4,426 |
Learn more about Sac State tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 115 students earned a bachelor's degree in history from Sac State. About 37% of these graduates were women and the other 63% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Sacramento with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Online degrees for the Sac State 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 Sac State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's history program at Sac State make a median salary of $33,736. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,930.
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from Sac State in 2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Sacramento with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at California State University - Sacramento.
More about our data sources and methodologies.