University of California-Santa Cruz Rankings by Salary Score™
Bachelor's
Master's
Salary and Debt by Major at University of California-Santa Cruz
We calculated a Salary Score for each of University of California-Santa Cruz'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-Santa Cruz 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 UCSC Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | $19,830 | $27,730 | |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $19,350 | $36,850 | |
| Biology, General | $20,500 | $31,500 | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $21,080 | $53,360 | |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $17,830 | $52,390 | |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $17,160 | $35,450 | |
| Chemistry | $22,000 | $42,680 | |
| Cognitive Science | $18,330 | $35,770 | |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $19,000 | $30,230 | |
| Computer Engineering | $22,000 | $71,580 | |
| Computer Science | $17,910 | $65,590 | |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $19,890 | $61,520 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $26,910 | $25,190 | |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $21,500 | $28,310 | |
| Economics | $15,500 | $42,360 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $23,650 | $66,240 | |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $22,170 | $29,470 | |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $20,830 | $25,300 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $21,600 | $23,720 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $21,500 | $41,790 | |
| History | $19,500 | $27,750 | |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $19,000 | $24,200 | |
| Mathematics | $20,000 | $33,280 | |
| Music | Not Reported | $20,140 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $18,820 | $31,100 | |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $24,890 | $37,930 | |
| Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate) | $19,500 | $36,280 | |
| Philosophy | $19,330 | $24,810 | |
| Plant Sciences | Not Reported | $33,280 | |
| Political Science and Government | $19,170 | $33,730 | |
| Psychology, General | $19,500 | $28,730 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $19,500 | $29,690 | |
| Sociology | $18,970 | $28,240 |
Salary Score ™ for UCSC Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Not Reported | $29,690 | |
| Economics | $20,500 | $46,090 | |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | $30,500 | $54,230 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Not Reported | $17,160 |
Salary Score ™ for UCSC Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | Not Reported | $63,010 | |
| Computer Science | Not Reported | $144,240 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | Not Reported | $57,320 | |
| Psychology, General | Not Reported | $71,350 |
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The literature program at UCSC needs work. Some classes were very informative, but the thing that is definitely missing is the diversity of authors in the curriculum. A lot of the authors that are discussed are authors in the canon: dead, white men. There are so many other incredible writers who are more than deserving of a place on a university syllabus, and the department would benefit from reflecting what the student body looks like in the authors that they choose. Unfortunately, since there are so many... Read More
The MA/C Program advertises itself as being focused on social justice. This is simply not true. POC -- you will not get supported here. Avoid this education program if you want a social justice focus. The program director and supervising teachers are totally unqualified to teach in this area. Embarrassing. So sorry I wasted my time here.