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Best History Schools in California
Top History programs in California ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 30
Avg major earnings: $49,590
Top History Programs in California
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UCLA #6 national | $47,888 |
| 2 | USC #26 national | $59,624 |
| 3 | UC Berkeley #36 national | $56,461 |
| 4 | UC Davis #40 national | $45,277 |
| 5 | UC Irvine #47 national | $57,191 |
| 6 | UC Santa Barbara #48 national | $47,117 |
| 7 | Cal Poly SLO #52 national | $53,071 |
| 8 | UC San Diego #57 national | $48,919 |
| 9 | UC Santa Cruz #99 national | $40,464 |
| 10 | San Diego State University #123 national | $39,883 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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