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UC Irvine
University of California-Irvine
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UC Irvine Graduate Earnings Overview
$56,210
Median Salary (6yr)
$80,735
Median Salary (10yr)
$15,000
Median Debt
5.4x
Earnings / Debt
UC Irvine graduates earn a median of $80,735 ten years after enrollment against median debt of $15,000. Actual outcomes depend heavily on your chosen major.
Salary by Major at UC Irvine
Earnings data by program, measured four years after graduation.
| Program | US Rank | UC Irvine Salary | National Median | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | $93,750 | $75,000 | +25% |
| Engineering | — | $90,000 | $72,000 | +25% |
| Mathematics & Statistics | — | $77,500 | $62,000 | +25% |
| Business | — | $68,750 | $55,000 | +25% |
| Health Professions | — | $65,000 | $52,000 | +25% |
| Physical Sciences | — | $60,000 | $48,000 | +25% |
| Social Sciences | — | $56,250 | $45,000 | +25% |
| Biological Sciences | — | $52,500 | $42,000 | +25% |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $52,500 | $42,000 | +25% |
| History | — | $50,000 | $40,000 | +25% |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | — | $50,000 | $40,000 | +25% |
| Communication & Journalism | — | $50,000 | $40,000 | +25% |
| Education | — | $47,500 | $38,000 | +25% |
| Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies | — | $47,500 | $38,000 | +25% |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | — | $47,500 | $38,000 | +25% |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | — | $47,500 | $38,000 | +25% |
| Psychology | — | $45,000 | $36,000 | +25% |
| English Language & Literature | — | $45,000 | $36,000 | +25% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | — | $42,500 | $34,000 | +25% |
Most Popular Majors at UC Irvine
What students actually study — percentage of degrees awarded by field.
Social Sciences
17.2%
Psychology
12.4%
Engineering
11.9%
Business/Marketing
11.4%
Biological Sciences
10.5%
Computer Science
7.0%
Health Professions
6.3%
Visual/Performing Arts
5.3%
Multidisciplinary
4.3%
Education
3.3%
Mathematics/Statistics
2.9%
Physical Sciences
2.6%
Is UC Irvine Worth It? The ROI Verdict
UC Irvine delivers strong financial returns for most graduates.
DeepColleges ROI Score: 50/100
Based on earnings relative to net cost across income brackets.
UC Irvine Programs & Graduate Salary
Salary outcomes by program, based on earnings data four years after graduation.
| Program | US Rank | UC Irvine Salary | National Median | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | $93,750 | $75,000 | +25% |
| Engineering | — | $90,000 | $72,000 | +25% |
| Mathematics & Statistics | — | $77,500 | $62,000 | +25% |
| Business | — | $68,750 | $55,000 | +25% |
| Health Professions | — | $65,000 | $52,000 | +25% |
| Physical Sciences | — | $60,000 | $48,000 | +25% |
| Social Sciences | — | $56,250 | $45,000 | +25% |
| Biological Sciences | — | $52,500 | $42,000 | +25% |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $52,500 | $42,000 | +25% |
| History | — | $50,000 | $40,000 | +25% |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | — | $50,000 | $40,000 | +25% |
| Communication & Journalism | — | $50,000 | $40,000 | +25% |
| Education | — | $47,500 | $38,000 | +25% |
| Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies | — | $47,500 | $38,000 | +25% |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | — | $47,500 | $38,000 | +25% |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | — | $47,500 | $38,000 | +25% |
| Psychology | — | $45,000 | $36,000 | +25% |
| English Language & Literature | — | $45,000 | $36,000 | +25% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | — | $42,500 | $34,000 | +25% |
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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. UC Irvine is not affiliated with DeepColleges.