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University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA · Public · Selective
University of California-Irvine is a public institution in Irvine, CA. With a 26% admission rate. Enrolls 29,494 students, offers 50 programs with earnings data, and has a 86% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
26%
SAT Combined (75th)
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Enrollment
29,494
Completion Rate
86%
Cost of Attendance
$36,121
In-State Tuition
$14,237
Out-of-State Tuition
$45,014
Programs
50
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 50 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($36K)
Showing 50 of 50 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $87,715 | $118,467 | $36,121 | 2.4x | |
| 2 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $82,161 | $132,705 | $36,121 | 2.3x | |
| 3 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $80,412 | $103,261 | $36,121 | 2.2x | |
| 4 | Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $79,812 | $115,244 | $36,121 | 2.2x | |
| 5 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $73,835 | $94,661 | $36,121 | 2.0x | |
| 6 | Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,786 | $129,344 | $36,121 | 1.9x | |
| 7 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $67,633 | $95,534 | $36,121 | 1.9x | |
| 8 | Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $67,425 | $102,765 | $36,121 | 1.9x | |
| 9 | Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $67,170 | $109,350 | $36,121 | 1.9x | |
| 10 | Materials EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $58,177 | — | $36,121 | 1.6x | |
| 11 | Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $57,540 | $102,280 | $36,121 | 1.6x | |
| 12 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $56,003 | — | $36,121 | 1.6x | |
| 13 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,517 | $122,422 | $36,121 | 1.5x | |
| 14 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,786 | $89,501 | $36,121 | 1.4x | |
| 15 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,924 | $75,692 | $36,121 | 1.3x | |
| 16 | Business/Managerial EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,277 | $74,617 | $36,121 | 1.2x | |
| 17 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,087 | $73,054 | $36,121 | 1.2x | |
| 18 | ChemistryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,766 | $72,001 | $36,121 | 1.2x | |
| 19 | PhysicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,144 | — | $36,121 | 1.2x | |
| 20 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,200 | — | $36,121 | 1.2x | |
| 21 | Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,804 | $71,246 | $36,121 | 1.1x | |
| 22 | Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,692 | $53,654 | $36,121 | 1.0x | |
| 23 | Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,304 | $59,960 | $36,121 | 1.0x | |
| 24 | Public HealthBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,463 | $64,449 | $36,121 | 1.0x | |
| 25 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,404 | $59,782 | $36,121 | 1.0x |
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