University of California-Davis
Davis, CA · Public · Visit Website
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
56
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 Science 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 Compare across schools |
72 | $82,956/yr | High | 19.5x |
| Aerospace Engineering 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 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 Economics Compare across schools |
68 | $54,546/yr | Very High | 14.0x |
| Microbiology & 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 Science 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 Studies Compare across schools |
55 | $45,178/yr | High | 9.8x |
| Biochemistry 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 & Toxicology Compare across schools |
51 | $39,202/yr | High | 11.0x |
| Political Science Compare across schools |
51 | $36,208/yr | Very High | 9.7x |
| Geosciences Compare across schools |
48 | $43,462/yr | High | 9.8x |
| Natural Resources & Conservation Research Compare across schools |
48 | $38,954/yr | High | 11.3x |
| Cell Biology Compare across schools |
48 | $37,952/yr | High | 10.9x |
| Physiology Compare across schools |
48 | $37,550/yr | High | 11.2x |
| Biology 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 Compare across schools |
42 | $32,816/yr | High | 10.1x |
| History Compare across schools |
42 | $31,895/yr | High | 7.9x |
| Psychology Studies 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 |
| Neuroscience 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 & Evolutionary Biology Compare across schools |
33 | $32,161/yr | High | 7.6x |
| Romance Languages Compare across schools |
33 | $29,330/yr | Very High | 7.8x |
| Ethnic & Cultural Studies Compare across schools |
32 | $32,563/yr | Very High | 8.3x |
| Fine Arts Compare across schools |
28 | $22,700/yr | Moderate | 6.6x |
| English 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 |
| Linguistics Compare across schools |
23 | $22,965/yr | Very High | 5.8x |
| Theater & Drama Compare across schools |
22 | $19,398/yr | Moderate | 6.0x |
| Film & Photography 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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