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Best Schools for History in the United States
These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in history, based on student outcomes and program quality.
Top Schools in History
Santa Rosa Junior College tops our 2026 ranking of the best history schools. Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Rosa. Santa Rosa Junior College awarded about 22 history degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their history degree from Santa Rosa Junior College earn around $80,047 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,692 to complete this degree.
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Brigham Young University Idaho came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best history schools. Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Rexburg. Brigham Young University Idaho graduates 50% of students within six years. Brigham Young University Idaho awarded about 132 history degrees in the most recent data year. History graduates of Brigham Young University Idaho earn a median of $43,853 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $8,750.
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Moorpark College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in history, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a very large public university. There were roughly 28 history students who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their history degree from Moorpark College earn around $105,599 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,075.
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Diablo Valley College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in history, ranking #4. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill. There were roughly 10 history students who graduated with this degree at Diablo Valley College in the most recent data year. History graduates of Diablo Valley College earn a median of $27,813 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,205.
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Mt San Antonio College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in history, landing the #5 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Walnut. About 34 history degrees were awarded at Mt San Antonio College in the most recent year. History graduates of Mt San Antonio College earn a median of $44,391 early in their careers. Mt San Antonio College graduates carry a median of $9,384 in student loans.
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Cuesta College placed #6 among the best history schools. Set in the rural area of San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College is a large public institution. Cuesta College awarded about 20 history degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their history degree from Cuesta College earn around $64,492 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,958 to complete this degree.
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Santa Barbara City College earned the #7 position for history this year. This large public university is located in the city of Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara City College awarded about 19 history degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the history program make about $68,184 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,090 to complete this degree.
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Orange Coast College earned the #8 position for history this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Costa Mesa. Orange Coast College awarded about 19 history degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Orange Coast College generally make around $46,306. Orange Coast College graduates carry a median of $8,978 in student loans.
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Saddleback College came in at #9 for history this year. Set in the suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 43 history students who graduated with this degree at Saddleback College in the most recent data year. History graduates of Saddleback College earn a median of $15,890 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $5,707 to complete this degree.
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Crafton Hills College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best history schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Yucaipa. About 26 history degrees were awarded at Crafton Hills College in the most recent year. Graduates of the history program make about $97,976 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,000.
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Suffolk County Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best history schools. Suffolk County Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Selden. Suffolk County Community College awarded about 24 history degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their history degree from Suffolk County Community College earn around $35,667 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,246 to complete this degree.
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Santa Monica College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best history schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Santa Monica. Santa Monica College graduates 81% of students within six years. There were roughly 59 history students who graduated with this degree at Santa Monica College in the most recent data year.
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College Of The Canyons earned the #13 position for history this year. College Of The Canyons is a very large public school located in the suburb of Santa Clarita. There were roughly 29 history students who graduated with this degree at College Of The Canyons in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from College Of The Canyons generally make around $51,913. Typical student debt for the program is $9,776.
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Pasadena City College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best history schools. Pasadena City College is a very large public school located in the city of Pasadena. About 36 history degrees were awarded at Pasadena City College in the most recent year. Students who receive their history degree from Pasadena City College earn around $38,841 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,191 to complete this degree.
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Grossmont College came in at #15 for history this year. Set in the suburb of El Cajon, Grossmont College is a large public institution. About 32 history degrees were awarded at Grossmont College in the most recent year.
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San Diego Miramar College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best history schools. Set in the city of San Diego, San Diego Miramar College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 13 history students who graduated with this degree at San Diego Miramar College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their history degree from San Diego Miramar College earn around $41,038 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $8,098 to complete this degree.
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Cypress College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best history schools. Located in the city of Cypress, Cypress College is a very large public university. Cypress College awarded about 18 history degrees in the most recent data year.
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El Camino Community College District placed #18 among the best history schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Torrance. About 45 history degrees were awarded at El Camino Community College District in the most recent year.
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Irvine Valley College came in at #19 for history this year. Irvine Valley College is a large public school located in the city of Irvine. About 20 history degrees were awarded at Irvine Valley College in the most recent year. Irvine Valley College graduates carry a median of $6,672 in student loans.
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Capital Community College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best history schools. Located in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public university. About 31 history degrees were awarded at Capital Community College in the most recent year. History graduates of Capital Community College earn a median of $43,086 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,059 to complete this degree.
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Miracosta College earned the #21 position for history this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Oceanside. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. There were roughly 19 history students who graduated with this degree at Miracosta College in the most recent data year.
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Golden West College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best history schools. Set in the suburb of Huntington Beach, Golden West College is a large public institution. Golden West College awarded about 21 history degrees in the most recent data year. History graduates of Golden West College earn a median of $82,984 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree.
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Santa Ana College placed #23 among the best history schools. Set in the city of Santa Ana, Santa Ana College is a very large public institution. Santa Ana College awarded about 21 history degrees in the most recent data year. History graduates of Santa Ana College earn a median of $39,633 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,196 to complete this degree.
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Austin Community College District landed the #24 spot for history this year. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. About 16 history degrees were awarded at Austin Community College District in the most recent year. Students who receive their history degree from Austin Community College District earn around $44,895 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,230.
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Santiago Canyon College placed #25 among the best history schools. Located in the city of Orange, Santiago Canyon College is a large public university. Santiago Canyon College awarded about 13 history degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Santiago Canyon College generally make around $34,100. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500.
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Rest of the Top 50 History Schools
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s history ranking:
Other History Degree Levels
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