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UC Merced
University of California-Merced
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UC Merced Graduate Earnings Overview
$48,475
Median Salary (6yr)
$64,368
Median Salary (10yr)
$16,144
Median Debt
4.0x
Earnings / Debt
UC Merced graduates earn a median of $64,368 ten years after enrollment against median debt of $16,144. Actual outcomes depend heavily on your chosen major.
Salary by Major at UC Merced
Earnings data by program, measured four years after graduation.
| Program | US Rank | UC Merced Salary | National Median | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $48,299 | $42,000 | +15% |
| History | — | $46,000 | $40,000 | +15% |
| Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies | — | $43,700 | $38,000 | +15% |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | — | $43,700 | $38,000 | +15% |
| Psychology | — | $41,400 | $36,000 | +15% |
| English Language & Literature | — | $41,400 | $36,000 | +15% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | — | $39,100 | $34,000 | +15% |
Most Popular Majors at UC Merced
What students actually study — percentage of degrees awarded by field.
Engineering
23.6%
Psychology
19.4%
Biological Sciences
16.3%
Social Sciences
13.0%
Business/Marketing
10.0%
Health Professions
5.9%
Multidisciplinary
2.9%
Physical Sciences
2.8%
Mathematics/Statistics
2.0%
Is UC Merced Worth It? The ROI Verdict
UC Merced delivers strong financial returns for most graduates.
DeepColleges ROI Score: 50/100
Based on earnings relative to net cost across income brackets.
UC Merced Programs & Graduate Salary
Salary outcomes by program, based on earnings data four years after graduation.
| Program | US Rank | UC Merced Salary | National Median | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $48,299 | $42,000 | +15% |
| History | — | $46,000 | $40,000 | +15% |
| Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies | — | $43,700 | $38,000 | +15% |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | — | $43,700 | $38,000 | +15% |
| Psychology | — | $41,400 | $36,000 | +15% |
| English Language & Literature | — | $41,400 | $36,000 | +15% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | — | $39,100 | $34,000 | +15% |
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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. UC Merced is not affiliated with DeepColleges.