University of California-Merced

Merced, CA · Public · Graduate degree-granting

University of California-Merced is a public institution in Merced, California, accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. With 8,372 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $64,368 ten years after enrollment, which is 58% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 68.9%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $16,144, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.99x. The average net price after financial aid is $11,983 per year. The most popular programs include Clinical Psychology, Biology, Computer Engineering, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, and Mechanical Engineering.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$64,368
Graduation Rate
68.9%
Median Debt
$16,144
Average Net Price
$11,983
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.34x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.99x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
8,372
Admission Rate
90.5%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
82.1%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$15,623
Out-of-State Tuition
$49,823
Pell Grant Rate
58.9%
Federal Loan Rate
28.5%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$7,945
Income $30K–$48K
$8,465
Income $48K–$75K
$11,557
Income $110K+
$28,734

Student Demographics

Women
53.6%
White
9.2%
Black
5.1%
Hispanic
55.4%
Asian
23.6%
Two or More Races
4.6%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
64.6%

Accreditations

Programs (58)

Bachelor (26)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Clinical Psychology Not reported 365
Biology $59,249 308
Computer Engineering $102,575 217
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Not reported 187
Mechanical Engineering $95,040 150
Public Health $56,393 112
Political Science $62,815 102
Sociology $50,468 95
Cognitive Science $51,147 54
Biomedical Engineering $88,795 50
Applied Mathematics $82,156 38
Chemistry $56,888 31
Economics $67,692 27
English Language & Literature $58,623 24
Anthropology Not reported 21
Environmental Engineering $83,007 19
Geological Sciences Not reported 16
Ethnic & Gender Studies Not reported 14
History $44,144 14
Romance Languages Not reported 10
Materials Engineering Not reported 8
Visual & Performing Arts Not reported 8
Philosophy Not reported 7
Physics Not reported 6
Business Administration & Management $68,277 1
Psychology $53,143 0

Master (13)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Cell Biology Not reported 19
Materials Engineering Not reported 10
Physics Not reported 9
Natural Resources Conservation Not reported 8
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 8
Public Health Not reported 8
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Not reported 8
Cognitive Science Not reported 7
Chemistry Not reported 7
Computer Engineering Not reported 6
Clinical Psychology Not reported 5
Mechanical Engineering Not reported 4
Sociology Not reported 4

Doctoral (14)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Cell Biology Not reported 19
Natural Resources Conservation Not reported 12
Mechanical Engineering Not reported 11
Chemistry Not reported 11
Physics Not reported 10
Cognitive Science Not reported 7
Clinical Psychology Not reported 7
Sociology Not reported 7
Computer Engineering Not reported 6
Political Science Not reported 5
Biological/Biosystems Engineering Not reported 3
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 3
Applied Mathematics Not reported 3
Public Health Not reported 3
Show 5 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Biological/Biosystems Engineering Master 2
Linguistics Bachelor 1
Applied Mathematics Master 1
Economics Master 1
Political Science Master 1

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