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UC San Diego
University of California-San Diego
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UC San Diego Graduate Earnings Overview
$65,669
Median Salary (6yr)
$84,943
Median Salary (10yr)
$15,500
Median Debt
5.5x
Earnings / Debt
UC San Diego graduates earn a median of $84,943 ten years after enrollment against median debt of $15,500. Actual outcomes depend heavily on your chosen major.
Salary by Major at UC San Diego
Earnings data by program, measured four years after graduation.
| Program | US Rank | UC San Diego 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% |
| Architecture | — | $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% |
| Communication & Journalism | — | $50,000 | $40,000 | +25% |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | — | $50,000 | $40,000 | +25% |
| History | — | $50,000 | $40,000 | +25% |
| Education | — | $47,500 | $38,000 | +25% |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | — | $47,500 | $38,000 | +25% |
| Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies | — | $47,500 | $38,000 | +25% |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | — | $47,500 | $38,000 | +25% |
| Psychology | — | $45,000 | $36,000 | +25% |
| English Language & Literature | — | $45,000 | $36,000 | +25% |
| Family & Consumer Sciences | — | $43,750 | $35,000 | +25% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | — | $42,500 | $34,000 | +25% |
Most Popular Majors at UC San Diego
What students actually study — percentage of degrees awarded by field.
Biological Sciences
18.1%
Multidisciplinary
17.4%
Social Sciences
11.7%
Engineering
10.3%
Psychology
8.5%
Computer Science
8.0%
Mathematics/Statistics
4.6%
Health Professions
3.7%
Physical Sciences
3.6%
Business/Marketing
3.0%
Communication
2.7%
Visual/Performing Arts
2.5%
Is UC San Diego Worth It? The ROI Verdict
UC San Diego delivers strong financial returns for most graduates.
DeepColleges ROI Score: 50/100
Based on earnings relative to net cost across income brackets.
UC San Diego Programs & Graduate Salary
Salary outcomes by program, based on earnings data four years after graduation.
| Program | US Rank | UC San Diego 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% |
| Architecture | — | $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% |
| Communication & Journalism | — | $50,000 | $40,000 | +25% |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | — | $50,000 | $40,000 | +25% |
| History | — | $50,000 | $40,000 | +25% |
| Education | — | $47,500 | $38,000 | +25% |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | — | $47,500 | $38,000 | +25% |
| Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies | — | $47,500 | $38,000 | +25% |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | — | $47,500 | $38,000 | +25% |
| Psychology | — | $45,000 | $36,000 | +25% |
| English Language & Literature | — | $45,000 | $36,000 | +25% |
| Family & Consumer Sciences | — | $43,750 | $35,000 | +25% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | — | $42,500 | $34,000 | +25% |
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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. UC San Diego is not affiliated with DeepColleges.