Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 92.6%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 92.7%
- Retention Rate
- 96.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $82,511
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $14,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 18:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 78.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $148/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $143,744 | $97,335 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master | $134,761 | |
| Applied Mathematics. | Master | $117,572 | |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Doctoral | $117,572 | |
| Engineering, General. | Master | $111,435 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $110,878 | $15,156 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $106,421 | $70,000 |
| Law. | Doctoral | $101,128 | $135,373 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $99,959 | $72,829 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $99,040 | $50,511 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $97,071 | $13,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Master | $96,775 | $40,304 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Doctoral | $93,030 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $90,678 | $19,420 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master | $90,533 | $20,500 |
Outcomes Overview
UCLA graduates earn a median of $82,511 ten years after graduation, while carrying just $14,000 in debt. Monthly loan payments of $148 represent less than 2.2% of median earnings, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 78.63% loan repayment rate reflects solid financial outcomes. Graduates typically enter entertainment, healthcare, technology, and finance careers in Los Angeles's robust job market. The film school feeds directly into Hollywood studios, while pre-med students benefit from UCLA's medical center connections. Business and engineering graduates often join major corporations or startups. With 92.7% graduating within six years and strong earning potential, UCLA delivers excellent value despite California's high living costs. Strong return on investment.