by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Cal Poly. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #18 out of 44 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Cal Poly highly for history, coming in at #99 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 99 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in California | 17 of 109 |
Here is each degree level offered in history at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 61 |
| Master’s | 8 |
This history area of study at Cal Poly covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 69 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo awarded 61 bachelor’s degrees in history.
Cal Poly ranks competitively among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #18 out of 44 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 18 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 19 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 99 |
History students who finish a bachelor’s at Cal Poly report a median salary of $53,071 a year. This is below $77,339, the median for all majors at Cal Poly.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cal Poly, history students borrow a median amount of $17,627 in student loans. This is lower than $19,273, the typical median for all majors at Cal Poly.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $6,077 | $14,546 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 67% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal Poly were White. About 57% of graduates fell into 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Cal Poly. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 8 |
