by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UC Santa Cruz. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #26 out of 44 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UC Santa Cruz highly for history, ranked #170 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 170 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in California | 26 of 109 |
The following degree levels are available for history at UC Santa Cruz, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 97 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
This history field at UC Santa Cruz breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 102 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Santa Cruz awarded 97 bachelor’s degrees in history.
UC Santa Cruz ranks competitively among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #26 out of 44 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 26 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 31 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 169 |
History students who finish a bachelor’s at UC Santa Cruz go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,464 a year. This is lower than $63,618, the median for all majors at UC Santa Cruz.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UC Santa Cruz, history graduates take on a median debt of $18,279 in student loans. This is lower than $18,526, the typical median for all majors at UC Santa Cruz.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,775 | $2,775 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 56% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Santa Cruz were White. Approximately 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Santa Cruz with a bachelor’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 11 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UC Santa Cruz. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in History | 3 |
