Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 85.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 85.1%
- Retention Rate
- 93.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $80,838
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $13,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 21:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 83.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $138/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | Master | $135,393 | $147,104 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $125,015 | $50,303 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $116,258 | $93,512 |
| Physics. | Doctoral | $104,749 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $98,186 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Master | $97,959 | |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master | $87,604 | |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $82,440 | $12,703 |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences. | Doctoral | $81,886 | $135,517 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $81,609 | $14,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Doctoral | $77,715 | |
| Law. | Doctoral | $74,262 | $92,689 |
| Civil Engineering. | Master | $72,343 | $19,591 |
| Civil Engineering. | Doctoral | $70,456 | |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor | $70,370 | $14,939 |
Outcomes Overview
UC Davis graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of just $13,000, creating a favorable debt-to-earnings ratio of 16% against their $80,838 median salary after ten years. Monthly loan payments of $138 represent only 4% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 91.9% employment rate reflects strong job placement across the university's signature fields. Agriculture and veterinary graduates often join California's $50 billion agricultural industry, while engineering and science majors frequently land positions at Bay Area tech companies or research institutions. With low debt burdens and access to California's diverse economy, UC Davis delivers a strong return on investment for most students.