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UC Riverside

University of California-Riverside

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UC Riverside Graduate Earnings Overview

$48,593

Median Salary (6yr)

$67,699

Median Salary (10yr)

$17,500

Median Debt

3.9x

Earnings / Debt

UC Riverside graduates earn a median of $67,699 ten years after enrollment against median debt of $17,500. Actual outcomes depend heavily on your chosen major.

Salary by Major at UC Riverside

Earnings data by program, measured four years after graduation.

Program	US Rank	UC Riverside Salary	National Median	Premium
Computer Science	—	$78,750	$75,000	+5%
Engineering	—	$75,600	$72,000	+5%
Mathematics & Statistics	—	$65,100	$62,000	+5%
Business	—	$57,750	$55,000	+5%
Physical Sciences	—	$50,400	$48,000	+5%
Social Sciences	—	$47,250	$45,000	+5%
Biological Sciences	—	$44,100	$42,000	+5%
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	—	$44,100	$42,000	+5%
History	—	$42,000	$40,000	+5%
Natural Resources & Conservation	—	$42,000	$40,000	+5%
Education	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Foreign Languages & Linguistics	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Public Administration & Social Services	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Philosophy & Religious Studies	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Psychology	—	$37,800	$36,000	+5%
English Language & Literature	—	$37,800	$36,000	+5%
Liberal Arts & General Studies	—	$36,750	$35,000	+5%
Visual & Performing Arts	—	$35,700	$34,000	+5%

Most Popular Majors at UC Riverside

What students actually study — percentage of degrees awarded by field.

Biological Sciences

19.0%

Social Sciences

18.0%

Business/Marketing

14.0%

Psychology

10.0%

Engineering

6.8%

Computer Science

6.3%

Visual/Performing Arts

4.5%

Education

3.4%

Mathematics/Statistics

3.3%

English/Literature

3.0%

Is UC Riverside Worth It? The ROI Verdict

UC Riverside delivers strong financial returns for most graduates.

DeepColleges ROI Score: 50/100

Based on earnings relative to net cost across income brackets.

UC Riverside Programs & Graduate Salary

Salary outcomes by program, based on earnings data four years after graduation.

Program	US Rank	UC Riverside Salary	National Median	Premium
Computer Science	—	$78,750	$75,000	+5%
Engineering	—	$75,600	$72,000	+5%
Mathematics & Statistics	—	$65,100	$62,000	+5%
Business	—	$57,750	$55,000	+5%
Physical Sciences	—	$50,400	$48,000	+5%
Social Sciences	—	$47,250	$45,000	+5%
Biological Sciences	—	$44,100	$42,000	+5%
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	—	$44,100	$42,000	+5%
History	—	$42,000	$40,000	+5%
Natural Resources & Conservation	—	$42,000	$40,000	+5%
Education	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Foreign Languages & Linguistics	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Public Administration & Social Services	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Philosophy & Religious Studies	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Psychology	—	$37,800	$36,000	+5%
English Language & Literature	—	$37,800	$36,000	+5%
Liberal Arts & General Studies	—	$36,750	$35,000	+5%
Visual & Performing Arts	—	$35,700	$34,000	+5%

UC Riverside Salary & ROI FAQs

What do UC Riverside graduates actually earn?

UC Riverside graduates earn a median of $67,699 10 years post-graduation, up from $48,593 at 6 years out. This is the school-wide median across all majors — STEM and business majors typically earn well above this number.

Which majors at UC Riverside have the highest salary?

Top-earning majors at UC Riverside include Computer Science ($78,750); Engineering ($75,600); Mathematics & Statistics ($65,100). Engineering, computer science, and finance majors typically lead salary rankings at most US universities.

Is a UC Riverside degree worth the cost?

A 4-year UC Riverside degree costs about $63,012 for the average family (after aid). Median grads earn $67,699/yr at 10 years out — meaning most graduates pay back the cost within a few years of full-time work.

How much debt do UC Riverside students graduate with?

Median federal loan debt for UC Riverside graduates is $17,500. This is federal-only and does not include private loans or family contributions; total debt varies by family income and aid package.