Is University of California-Davis worth it?
University of California-Davis is a public, four-year institution in Davis, California (small suburb). It awarded 10,690 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in research and experimental psychology, management sciences and quantitative methods and econometrics and quantitative economics.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$41,123
Median earnings 4 years after
$73,086
Median earnings 10 years after
$80,838
Average net price
$14,741
Completion rate
86%
Completions (2024)
10,690
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
32,253
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's | $32,301 | $57,378 | 623 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $50,295 | $83,248 | 347 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's | $52,684 | $86,155 | 338 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $42,569 | $72,778 | 285 |
| Animal Sciences | Bachelor's | $32,309 | $48,441 | 277 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $32,137 | $59,171 | 270 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $84,343 | $138,673 | 241 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $36,208 | $67,759 | 236 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's | $29,765 | $63,720 | 235 |
| Psychology, Other | Bachelor's | $31,345 | $60,257 | 235 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $35,241 | $68,120 | 223 |
| Law | First professional | $85,816 | $136,814 | 212 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | $38,954 | $65,983 | 205 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $32,816 | $62,209 | 200 |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | First professional | $93,981 | $149,260 | 191 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | Bachelor's | 875 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | Bachelor's | 483 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | Bachelor's | 394 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 389 |
| Neurobiology and Anatomy | Bachelor's | 387 |
| Management Science | Master's | 351 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 343 |
| Animal Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 310 |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | Bachelor's | 269 |
| Communication, General | Bachelor's | 258 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of California-Davis. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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