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University of California-Merced
Merced, CA · Public · General
University of California-Merced is a public institution in Merced, CA. With a 39% admission rate. Enrolls 8,372 students, offers 17 programs with earnings data, and has a 68% 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
39%
SAT Combined (75th)
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Enrollment
8,372
Completion Rate
68%
Cost of Attendance
$37,098
In-State Tuition
$14,167
Out-of-State Tuition
$44,944
Programs
17
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 17 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($37K)
Showing 17 of 17 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $67,096 | $85,156 | $37,098 | 1.8x | |
| 2 | Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $58,835 | $102,036 | $37,098 | 1.6x | |
| 3 | Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $57,223 | $89,244 | $37,098 | 1.5x | |
| 4 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,212 | $71,331 | $37,098 | 1.4x | |
| 5 | ChemistryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,944 | $64,086 | $37,098 | 1.4x | |
| 6 | Environmental/Environmental Health EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,028 | $83,194 | $37,098 | 1.3x | |
| 7 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,378 | $61,387 | $37,098 | 1.3x | |
| 8 | Applied MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,138 | $79,461 | $37,098 | 1.1x | |
| 9 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,092 | $49,395 | $37,098 | 1.0x | |
| 10 | Public HealthBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,555 | — | $37,098 | 1.0x | |
| 11 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,140 | $67,342 | $37,098 | 1.0x | |
| 12 | Cognitive ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,419 | $57,358 | $37,098 | 0.9x | |
| 13 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $29,153 | $59,111 | $37,098 | 0.8x | |
| 14 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $29,152 | — | $37,098 | 0.8x | |
| 15 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $28,669 | $52,632 | $37,098 | 0.8x | |
| 16 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $26,103 | — | $37,098 | 0.7x | |
| 17 | AnthropologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $50,370 | $37,098 | — |