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University of California-Irvine

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UC Irvine's campus is located in the suburban city of Irvine, near a variety of natural reserves. Students can explore the UC Irvine Arboretum, or the অংশ of the University of California Natural Reserve System administered by the school. UCI is known for its strong research programs, and was the first university to establish an Earth System Science Department in the United States. The UC Irvine Anteaters compete in NCAA Division I athletics.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$41,716/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

49/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$14,237/yr

Out-of-state: $45,014/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 37% of students receive Pell Grants and 22% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$6,485	$25,940	16.1x
$30K – $48K	$8,044	$32,176	13.0x
$48K – $75K	$11,769	$47,076	8.9x
$75K – $110K	$16,809	$67,236	6.2x
$110K+	$29,595	$118,380	3.5x
Sticker price (no aid)	$14,237	$56,948	7.3x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at University of California-Irvine

48 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	89	$87,715/yr	High	19.8x
Computer Science Compare across schools	88	$82,161/yr	Very High	22.3x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	84	$79,812/yr	Very High	19.2x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	83	$53,517/yr	Very High	20.5x
Business Administration Compare across schools	75	$48,786/yr	High	14.7x
Electrical Compare across schools	74	$80,412/yr	Very High	17.1x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	73	$73,835/yr	High	15.6x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	73	$68,786/yr	Very High	21.7x
Aerospace Compare across schools	72	$67,425/yr	High	17.0x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	71	$67,633/yr	Very High	15.8x
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools	69	$67,170/yr	High	18.2x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	69	$57,540/yr	High	17.0x
Economics Compare across schools	65	$44,087/yr	Very High	11.8x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	64	$56,003/yr	High	8.8x
Mathematics Compare across schools	61	$45,924/yr	Very High	12.3x
Chemistry Compare across schools	61	$43,766/yr	High	11.6x
Business/Managerial Economics Compare across schools	59	$44,277/yr	Very High	12.1x
Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences Compare across schools	55	$20,538/yr	High	15.2x
Materials Engineering Compare across schools	50	$58,177/yr	High	9.2x
Public Health Compare across schools	50	$35,463/yr	High	10.3x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	49	$31,976/yr	Very High	11.2x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools	46	$38,804/yr	High	11.5x
Criminology Compare across schools	46	$34,522/yr	High	9.5x
Research and Experimental Psychology Compare across schools	45	$29,830/yr	High	10.0x
Urban Studies/Affairs Compare across schools	44	$34,385/yr	High	9.9x
Physics Compare across schools	43	$43,144/yr	Very High	6.6x
Social Sciences, General Compare across schools	43	$34,871/yr	High	5.1x
History Compare across schools	43	$23,480/yr	High	11.0x
Sociology Compare across schools	42	$34,050/yr	High	8.9x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	41	$36,304/yr	High	9.5x
Biology, General Compare across schools	41	$25,388/yr	High	11.7x
Anthropology Compare across schools	40	$30,509/yr	High	9.1x
Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools	39	$42,200/yr	High	6.4x
Romance Languages & Literatures Compare across schools	39	$36,692/yr	Very High	8.4x
International/Global Studies Compare across schools	36	$33,388/yr	Moderate	10.0x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	36	$27,115/yr	High	8.9x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	29	$26,021/yr	Very High	8.2x
Education, General Compare across schools	28	$26,106/yr	High	9.2x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	28	$16,989/yr	Moderate	7.6x
Journalism Compare across schools	27	$31,102/yr	Very High	4.5x
Philosophy Compare across schools	25	$20,922/yr	Very High	8.7x
Ethnic & Cultural Minority Compare across schools	24	$26,712/yr	Very High	7.9x
Area Studies Compare across schools	23	$30,897/yr	Very High	4.4x
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools	21	$21,397/yr	High	6.8x
Dance Compare across schools	19	$28,112/yr	Low	4.8x
Neurobiology and Neurosciences Compare across schools	19	$21,818/yr	High	2.8x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	19	$20,461/yr	Moderate	3.8x
Human Biology Compare across schools	15	$12,187/yr	High	1.1x

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