University of California-Merced Rankings by Salary Score™
Salary and Debt by Major at University of California-Merced
We calculated a Salary Score for each of University of California-Merced's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at University of California-Merced to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for University of California-Merced Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | Not Reported | $25,970 | |
| Applied Mathematics | $17,000 | $35,060 | |
| Biology, General | $19,500 | $33,990 | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $20,890 | $43,800 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $17,000 | $44,620 | |
| Chemistry | $15,500 | $35,700 | |
| Cognitive Science | $15,500 | $30,230 | |
| Computer Engineering | $19,030 | $59,790 | |
| Economics | $15,490 | $38,290 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $20,000 | $21,510 | |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $21,000 | $42,680 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | Not Reported | $46,090 | |
| History | Not Reported | $17,850 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $23,000 | $57,770 | |
| Political Science and Government | $20,000 | $28,960 | |
| Psychology, General | $17,500 | $25,750 | |
| Public Health | $22,200 | $30,770 | |
| Sociology | $16,000 | $31,130 |
Most Recent Reviews
UC Merced is the underdog of the UC System. While many people think of UC Merced as this new school that doesn't have any accolades, they are surely mistaken. At first, I was not very thrilled to be going to UC Merced. Being a student from the Los Angeles area, I was not prepared for the culture shock and adjustment that would take place from attending a university in the middle of nowhere. What I didn't realize was that I was lucky to be attending a brand new school because of the new facilities and buildings,... Read More
UC Merced was amazing. The professors are great and the campus is beautiful. It will all depend on how you choose to spend your time at the university. There is a lot of opportunities for self-discovery and growth. As a new campus, it all feels fresh and exciting. The atmosphere feels exciting and inspiring. Every single person you encounter, from the custodian, to the chancellor makes you feel valued at the institution.