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University of California-Davis

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UC Davis' campus is located in the city of Davis, California, a setting that combines a college town atmosphere with proximity to Sacramento. Originally an agricultural school, it retains a strong emphasis on related fields, alongside robust programs in medicine, law, and engineering. Students benefit from specialized facilities, including the UC Davis Medical Center and the largest veterinary school in the nation. The university maintains a Division I athletic program and a strong research focus.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$43,106/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

49/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$15,247/yr

Out-of-state: $46,024/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 31% of students receive Pell Grants and 23% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$8,594	$34,376	12.5x
$30K – $48K	$9,472	$37,888	11.4x
$48K – $75K	$12,304	$49,216	8.8x
$75K – $110K	$17,988	$71,952	6.0x
$110K+	$31,258	$125,032	3.4x
Sticker price (no aid)	$15,247	$60,988	7.1x

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-Davis

56 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
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	89	$84,343/yr	Very High	22.5x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	86	$96,418/yr	Very High	23.0x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	73	$75,231/yr	Very High	15.4x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	73	$75,165/yr	High	15.1x
Engineering, General Compare across schools	72	$82,956/yr	High	19.5x
Aerospace Compare across schools	72	$71,633/yr	High	15.1x
Economics Compare across schools	72	$50,295/yr	Very High	13.2x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	71	$68,337/yr	High	16.9x
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools	69	$68,419/yr	High	16.3x
Applied Mathematics Compare across schools	69	$53,940/yr	Very High	14.6x
Business/Managerial Economics Compare across schools	68	$54,546/yr	Very High	14.0x
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology Compare across schools	66	$46,005/yr	High	13.8x
Statistics Compare across schools	65	$49,264/yr	Very High	16.6x
Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences Compare across schools	65	$40,002/yr	High	12.5x
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Compare across schools	63	$52,684/yr	Very High	7.6x
Chemistry Compare across schools	62	$42,204/yr	High	12.4x
Biotechnology Compare across schools	61	$59,156/yr	High	14.3x
Food Science and Technology Compare across schools	61	$52,084/yr	Moderate	10.9x
Materials Engineering Compare across schools	55	$74,110/yr	High	11.2x
Social Sciences, Other Compare across schools	55	$45,178/yr	High	9.8x
Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools	55	$42,266/yr	High	13.4x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	53	$42,569/yr	High	11.4x
Genetics Compare across schools	51	$41,334/yr	High	11.8x
Pharmacology and Toxicology Compare across schools	51	$39,202/yr	High	11.0x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	51	$36,208/yr	Very High	9.7x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools	48	$43,462/yr	High	9.8x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	48	$38,954/yr	High	11.3x
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences Compare across schools	48	$37,952/yr	High	10.9x
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences Compare across schools	48	$37,550/yr	High	11.2x
Biology, General Compare across schools	46	$35,241/yr	High	10.0x
International Relations Compare across schools	46	$34,949/yr	High	10.3x
Research and Experimental Psychology Compare across schools	46	$32,301/yr	High	9.2x
Plant Sciences Compare across schools	43	$43,873/yr	High	6.2x
Cognitive Science Compare across schools	43	$42,342/yr	Moderate	5.9x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	42	$32,816/yr	High	10.1x
History Compare across schools	42	$31,895/yr	High	7.9x
Psychology, Other Compare across schools	42	$31,345/yr	High	9.5x
Nutrition Sciences Compare across schools	41	$34,512/yr	High	9.8x
Sociology Compare across schools	41	$32,137/yr	High	8.7x
Mathematics Compare across schools	37	$29,300/yr	Very High	9.3x
Anthropology Compare across schools	37	$28,059/yr	High	8.1x
Animal Sciences Compare across schools	36	$32,309/yr	High	7.9x
Neurobiology and Neurosciences Compare across schools	36	$29,765/yr	High	10.1x
East Asian Languages Compare across schools	34	$28,997/yr	Very High	8.3x
Ecology & Evolution Compare across schools	33	$32,161/yr	High	7.6x
Romance Languages & Literatures Compare across schools	33	$29,330/yr	Very High	7.8x
Ethnic & Cultural Minority Compare across schools	32	$32,563/yr	Very High	8.3x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	28	$22,700/yr	Moderate	6.6x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	27	$25,477/yr	Very High	7.3x
Philosophy Compare across schools	26	$32,749/yr	Very High	4.4x
Music Compare across schools	26	$24,630/yr	High	5.7x
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management Compare across schools	23	$29,896/yr	High	3.9x
Linguistic & Comparative Compare across schools	23	$22,965/yr	Very High	5.8x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	22	$19,398/yr	Moderate	6.0x
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools	22	$19,258/yr	High	7.3x
Area Studies Compare across schools	16	$21,527/yr	Very High	2.5x

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