Is University of California-Los Angeles worth it?
University of California-Los Angeles is a public, four-year institution in Los Angeles, California (large city). It awarded 14,886 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in econometrics and quantitative economics, psychology and management science.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$41,763
Median earnings 4 years after
$77,677
Median earnings 10 years after
$82,511
Average net price
$12,548
Completion rate
93%
Completions (2024)
14,886
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
33,475
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $34,121 | $64,692 | 592 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $34,392 | $74,202 | 492 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $30,614 | $61,050 | 452 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $62,091 | $95,440 | 428 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $28,242 | $61,804 | 345 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $172,128 | $223,358 | 324 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Master's | $169,099 | N/A | 304 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $27,889 | $55,346 | 268 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $112,065 | $136,869 | 248 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's | $27,748 | $61,134 | 235 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Bachelor's | $29,914 | $55,088 | 228 |
| Law | First professional | $155,825 | $177,968 | 215 |
| History | Bachelor's | $28,116 | $59,555 | 214 |
| Public Health | Master's | $75,311 | $110,900 | 213 |
| Anthropology | Bachelor's | $32,300 | $54,905 | 197 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | Bachelor's | 738 |
| Management Science | Master's | 737 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 687 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 687 |
| Sociology, General | Bachelor's | 621 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 442 |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | Bachelor's | 420 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 372 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 352 |
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology | Bachelor's | 276 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of California-Los Angeles. 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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