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UCLA Majors Overview: Salary, Courses & Career Outcomes
Every major at UCLA with graduate salary, course catalog depth, and career preparation data.
| # | Major | US Rank | UCLA Salary | National Median | Premium | Degrees/Year | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science | — | $116,250 | $75,000 | +55% | 340 | — |
| 2 | Engineering | — | $111,600 | $72,000 | +55% | 706 | — |
| 3 | Mathematics & Statistics | — | $96,100 | $62,000 | +55% | 748 | — |
| 4 | Business | — | $85,250 | $55,000 | +55% | 24 | — |
| 5 | Health Professions | — | $80,600 | $52,000 | +55% | 49 | — |
| 6 | Physical Sciences | — | $74,400 | $48,000 | +55% | 205 | — |
| 7 | Architecture | — | $74,400 | $48,000 | +55% | 17 | — |
| 8 | Social Sciences | — | $69,750 | $45,000 | +55% | 2,228 | — |
| 9 | Biological Sciences | — | $65,100 | $42,000 | +55% | 1,423 | — |
| 10 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $65,100 | $42,000 | +55% | 533 | — |
| 11 | History | — | $62,000 | $40,000 | +55% | 222 | — |
| 12 | Communication & Journalism | — | $62,000 | $40,000 | +55% | 194 | — |
| 13 | Natural Resources & Conservation | — | $62,000 | $40,000 | +55% | 105 | — |
| 14 | Foreign Languages & Linguistics | — | $58,900 | $38,000 | +55% | 199 | — |
| 15 | Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies | — | $58,900 | $38,000 | +55% | 171 | — |
| 16 | Public Administration & Social Services | — | $58,900 | $38,000 | +55% | 111 | — |
| 17 | Philosophy & Religious Studies | — | $58,900 | $38,000 | +55% | 105 | — |
| 18 | Education | — | $58,900 | $38,000 | +55% | 99 | — |
| 19 | Psychology | — | $55,800 | $36,000 | +55% | 1,063 | — |
| 20 | English Language & Literature | — | $55,800 | $36,000 | +55% | 234 | — |
| 21 | Visual & Performing Arts | — | $52,700 | $34,000 | +55% | 405 | — |
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AI / Machine Learning
3
Game Development & Design
3
UX / Product Design
3
FinTech & Blockchain
3
Quantum Computing
3
AR / VR / Spatial Computing
3
Data Science & Analytics
2
Robotics & Autonomous Systems
2
Bioinformatics & Computational Biology
2
Digital Health & Telemedicine
2
Aerospace Engineering
2
Clean Energy & Sustainability Engineering
2
Civil Engineering & Infrastructure
2
Environmental Engineering
2
Space Industry & NewSpace
2
Actuarial Science & Insurance
2
Marketing & Brand Strategy
2
Real Estate & Development
2
ESG & Impact Investing
2
Pre-Med / Clinical Medicine
2
Public Health & Epidemiology
2
Pharmacy & Drug Development
2
Nonprofit & Social Impact
2
Marine & Ocean Science
2
Public Policy & Government
2
International Relations & Diplomacy
2
Neuroscience & Brain Research
2
Film & Video Production
2
Software Engineering
1
Cybersecurity
1
Cloud Computing & DevOps
1
Biomedical Engineering
1
Chemical & Materials Engineering
1
Electrical & Hardware Engineering
1
Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
1
Mathematics & Pure Research
1
Investment Banking & Finance
1
Management Consulting & Strategy
1
Entrepreneurship & Startups
1
Accounting & Audit
1
Supply Chain & Logistics
1
Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation
1
Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Research
1
Physics & Astrophysics
1
Climate & Earth Science
1
Architecture & Spatial Design
1
Pre-Law / Legal Studies
1
Economics & Economic Research
1
Sociology & Anthropology
1
Biotechnology & Genetics
1
Journalism & Media
1
Linguistics & Translation
1
Education & Teaching
1
Mental Health & Clinical Psychology
1
Psychology Research (Non-Clinical)
1
Graphic & Visual Design
1
Music Industry & Production
1
Fashion & Luxury Industry
1
Highest & Lowest ROI Majors at UCLA
Highest-Earning Majors
Computer Science
$116,250/yr
Engineering
$111,600/yr
Mathematics & Statistics
$96,100/yr
Lowest-Earning Majors
Visual & Performing Arts
$52,700/yr
English Language & Literature
$55,800/yr
Psychology
$55,800/yr
Popular Majors at UCLA
The most popular fields of study, ranked by the number of degrees awarded.
Social Sciences
18.0%
Biological Sciences
12.0%
Psychology
10.0%
Engineering
9.0%
Visual/Performing Arts
8.0%
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