How many colleges in California offer History programs?

CampusPin currently lists 304 U.S. colleges and universities in California that offer History programs. The list updates daily as institutions report new program offerings to IPEDS.

What's the tuition for a History program in California?

Among the 50 History programs listed in California, published in-state tuition ranges from $1,104 to $57,946 (median around $15,195). Public institutions are typically lower for in-state students than private ones. Always verify the current cost of attendance with each school before applying.

What jobs can a History degree lead to?

A History degree commonly leads to roles such as Lawyer (with JD), High School History Teacher, Museum Curator / Archivist, Editor / Journalist. Typical pay (early-career; BLS figures are occupation-wide medians): $42,000–$60,000 early-career.

Can I apply to a History program in California with the Common App?

Many History programs in California accept the Common Application. CampusPin tags each school's Common App acceptance, use the Common App filter on /results to narrow to programs you can apply to with one application.

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History colleges in California

CampusPin lists 304 U.S. colleges in California that offer History programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

History trains graduates in research, evidence, and argument, feeding into law, education, museums, government, and any field that values long-form analytical writing.

Schools in California that offer History

History programs in California: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 304 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

304

Public / private

20 / 30

Universities / 2-year

38 / 12

Cities represented

In-state tuition range

$1,104–$57,946

Median in-state tuition

$15,195

Lowest published in-state tuition

Barstow Community College

$1,104

Most selective

California Institute of the Arts

26% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

California State University-Fullerton

41,793 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a History program

Survey courses across U.S., European, and world history
Historical methods and historiography
Primary-source research and archival skills
Field-specific advanced seminars
Senior research thesis
A foreign language (often required for graduate-bound students)

Where a History degree can lead

Lawyer (with JD)
High School History Teacher
Museum Curator / Archivist
Editor / Journalist
Foreign Service Officer
Policy Analyst

Typical pay: $42,000–$60,000 early-career

A History major covers a range of geographical and chronological fields, typically requiring a U.S. survey, a non-U.S. survey, methods, and a senior thesis. Programs emphasize primary-source research, archival work, and historiography. The major produces graduates who can synthesize large evidence bodies and write at length, both rare and valuable skills.

History pairs naturally with Pre-Law (top-3 LSAT-scoring major), Education, Political Science, or Foreign Languages. Graduates work in law, museums and archives, K–12 and higher-education teaching, journalism, government, and consulting.

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