Is University of California-Irvine worth it?
University of California-Irvine is a public, four-year institution in Irvine, California (large city). It awarded 11,182 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in computer science, biology sciences and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$40,474
Median earnings 4 years after
$74,438
Median earnings 10 years after
$80,735
Average net price
$14,251
Completion rate
87%
Completions (2024)
11,182
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
30,197
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's | $29,830 | $54,323 | 655 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $82,161 | $127,404 | 595 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $25,388 | $56,273 | 523 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | $34,522 | $57,935 | 483 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | Bachelor's | $44,277 | $77,807 | 382 |
| Public Health | Bachelor's | $35,463 | $60,430 | 356 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $31,976 | $63,318 | 337 |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | $26,106 | $54,356 | 307 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $67,633 | $99,111 | 260 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $48,786 | $80,755 | 248 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $34,050 | $56,457 | 239 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $27,115 | $56,380 | 223 |
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's | $79,812 | $132,357 | 220 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $119,774 | $148,411 | 219 |
| Law | First professional | $93,534 | $153,307 | 182 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 784 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 589 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | Bachelor's | 510 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | Bachelor's | 493 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 486 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 430 |
| Public Health, Other | Bachelor's | 378 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | 358 |
| Economics, General | Bachelor's | 325 |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | 250 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of California-Irvine. 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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