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UC Davis
University of California-Davis
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UC Davis Graduate Earnings Overview
$58,461
Median Salary (6yr)
$80,838
Median Salary (10yr)
$13,000
Median Debt
6.2x
Earnings / Debt
UC Davis graduates earn a median of $80,838 ten years after enrollment against median debt of $13,000. Actual outcomes depend heavily on your chosen major.
Salary by Major at UC Davis
Earnings data by program, measured four years after graduation.
| Program | US Rank | UC Davis Salary | National Median | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | $86,250 | $75,000 | +15% |
| Engineering | — | $82,800 | $72,000 | +15% |
| Mathematics & Statistics | — | $71,300 | $62,000 | +15% |
| Business | — | $63,249 | $55,000 | +15% |
| Health Professions | — | $59,799 | $52,000 | +15% |
| Physical Sciences | — | $55,199 | $48,000 | +15% |
| Social Sciences | — | $51,749 | $45,000 | +15% |
| Biological Sciences | — | $48,299 | $42,000 | +15% |
| Agriculture & Natural Resources | — | $48,299 | $42,000 | +15% |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $48,299 | $42,000 | +15% |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | — | $46,000 | $40,000 | +15% |
| Communication & Journalism | — | $46,000 | $40,000 | +15% |
| History | — | $46,000 | $40,000 | +15% |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | — | $43,700 | $38,000 | +15% |
| Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies | — | $43,700 | $38,000 | +15% |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | — | $43,700 | $38,000 | +15% |
| Public Administration & Social Services | — | $43,700 | $38,000 | +15% |
| Education | — | $43,700 | $38,000 | +15% |
| Psychology | — | $41,400 | $36,000 | +15% |
| English Language & Literature | — | $41,400 | $36,000 | +15% |
| Family & Consumer Sciences | — | $40,250 | $35,000 | +15% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | — | $39,100 | $34,000 | +15% |
Most Popular Majors at UC Davis
What students actually study — percentage of degrees awarded by field.
Biological Sciences
16.9%
Social Sciences
14.1%
Psychology
10.6%
Engineering
9.1%
Business/Marketing
5.6%
Agriculture
5.1%
Visual/Performing Arts
4.7%
Computer Science
4.6%
Mathematics/Statistics
4.2%
Family Sciences
3.7%
Natural Resources
3.7%
Multidisciplinary
3.5%
Communication
3.2%
Ethnic/Cultural Studies
2.1%
Is UC Davis Worth It? The ROI Verdict
UC Davis delivers strong financial returns for most graduates.
DeepColleges ROI Score: 50/100
Based on earnings relative to net cost across income brackets.
UC Davis Programs & Graduate Salary
Salary outcomes by program, based on earnings data four years after graduation.
| Program | US Rank | UC Davis Salary | National Median | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | $86,250 | $75,000 | +15% |
| Engineering | — | $82,800 | $72,000 | +15% |
| Mathematics & Statistics | — | $71,300 | $62,000 | +15% |
| Business | — | $63,249 | $55,000 | +15% |
| Health Professions | — | $59,799 | $52,000 | +15% |
| Physical Sciences | — | $55,199 | $48,000 | +15% |
| Social Sciences | — | $51,749 | $45,000 | +15% |
| Biological Sciences | — | $48,299 | $42,000 | +15% |
| Agriculture & Natural Resources | — | $48,299 | $42,000 | +15% |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $48,299 | $42,000 | +15% |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | — | $46,000 | $40,000 | +15% |
| Communication & Journalism | — | $46,000 | $40,000 | +15% |
| History | — | $46,000 | $40,000 | +15% |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | — | $43,700 | $38,000 | +15% |
| Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies | — | $43,700 | $38,000 | +15% |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | — | $43,700 | $38,000 | +15% |
| Public Administration & Social Services | — | $43,700 | $38,000 | +15% |
| Education | — | $43,700 | $38,000 | +15% |
| Psychology | — | $41,400 | $36,000 | +15% |
| English Language & Literature | — | $41,400 | $36,000 | +15% |
| Family & Consumer Sciences | — | $40,250 | $35,000 | +15% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | — | $39,100 | $34,000 | +15% |
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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. UC Davis is not affiliated with DeepColleges.