Is University of California-Merced worth it?
University of California-Merced is a public, four-year institution in Merced, California (midsize suburb). It awarded 1,838 degrees in 2024, most often in research and experimental psychology, biology sciences and management sciences and quantitative methods.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$39,692
Median earnings 4 years after
$65,410
Median earnings 10 years after
$64,368
Average net price
$11,983
Completion rate
69%
Completions (2024)
1,838
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
8,372
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $28,669 | $53,143 | 276 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $36,140 | $59,249 | 261 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $46,378 | $68,277 | 226 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $67,096 | $95,040 | 175 |
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's | $58,835 | $102,575 | 162 |
| Public Health | Bachelor's | $36,555 | $56,393 | 111 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $37,092 | $50,468 | 90 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $29,153 | $62,815 | 83 |
| Cognitive Science | Bachelor's | $32,419 | $51,147 | 72 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | Bachelor's | $57,223 | $88,795 | 35 |
| Chemistry | Bachelor's | $50,944 | $56,888 | 26 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | Bachelor's | $47,028 | $83,007 | 24 |
| Applied Mathematics | Bachelor's | $39,138 | $82,156 | 24 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $51,212 | $67,692 | 21 |
| History | Bachelor's | $26,103 | $44,144 | 19 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | Bachelor's | 326 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 286 |
| Computer Engineering, General | Bachelor's | 184 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | Bachelor's | 177 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 139 |
| Public Health, General | Bachelor's | 93 |
| Sociology, General | Bachelor's | 79 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 54 |
| Cognitive Science, General | Bachelor's | 38 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | Bachelor's | 30 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of California-Merced. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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