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University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA · Public · General
University of California-Santa Cruz is a public institution in Santa Cruz, CA. With a 63% admission rate. Enrolls 17,812 students, offers 36 programs with earnings data, and has a 76% 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
63%
SAT Combined (75th)
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Enrollment
17,812
Completion Rate
76%
Cost of Attendance
$38,649
In-State Tuition
$14,560
Out-of-State Tuition
$45,337
Programs
36
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 36 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($39K)
Showing 36 of 36 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $79,969 | $137,877 | $38,649 | 2.1x | |
| 2 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $78,842 | $124,740 | $38,649 | 2.0x | |
| 3 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $75,150 | $120,928 | $38,649 | 1.9x | |
| 4 | Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $55,856 | $98,115 | $38,649 | 1.4x | |
| 5 | Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $55,773 | $108,700 | $38,649 | 1.4x | |
| 6 | Business/Managerial EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,029 | $89,932 | $38,649 | 1.3x | |
| 7 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,518 | $88,583 | $38,649 | 1.3x | |
| 8 | Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,088 | $79,429 | $38,649 | 1.2x | |
| 9 | Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,362 | $72,711 | $38,649 | 1.1x | |
| 10 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,798 | $76,366 | $38,649 | 1.1x | |
| 11 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,320 | $75,833 | $38,649 | 1.0x | |
| 12 | ChemistryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,700 | $66,290 | $38,649 | 1.0x | |
| 13 | PhysicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,859 | — | $38,649 | 1.0x | |
| 14 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,651 | $70,452 | $38,649 | 1.0x | |
| 15 | Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate)Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,941 | $62,817 | $38,649 | 1.0x | |
| 16 | Cognitive ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,384 | $76,561 | $38,649 | 0.9x | |
| 17 | Astronomy and AstrophysicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,171 | — | $38,649 | 0.9x | |
| 18 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,081 | $48,101 | $38,649 | 0.9x | |
| 19 | Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,934 | $51,675 | $38,649 | 0.9x | |
| 20 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $31,882 | $63,776 | $38,649 | 0.8x | |
| 21 | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $31,140 | $56,551 | $38,649 | 0.8x | |
| 22 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $30,730 | $59,093 | $38,649 | 0.8x | |
| 23 | PhilosophyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $30,285 | $50,265 | $38,649 | 0.8x | |
| 24 | Community Organization and AdvocacyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $29,617 | $52,240 | $38,649 | 0.8x | |
| 25 | Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $29,152 | $60,229 | $38,649 | 0.8x |
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