Is University of California-Riverside worth it?
University of California-Riverside is a public, four-year institution in Riverside, California (large city). It awarded 6,808 degrees in 2024, most often in business administration and management, research and experimental psychology and biology sciences.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$33,932
Median earnings 4 years after
$64,926
Median earnings 10 years after
$67,699
Average net price
$14,304
Completion rate
76%
Completions (2024)
6,808
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
22,593
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $43,213 | $72,027 | 750 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's | $25,654 | $49,947 | 533 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $29,367 | $55,682 | 387 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $26,863 | $58,339 | 345 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $30,060 | $56,740 | 268 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $37,149 | $66,682 | 239 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's | $24,840 | $52,699 | 212 |
| Education, General | Master's | $61,108 | $77,408 | 205 |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's | $27,227 | $63,596 | 174 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $81,034 | $117,705 | 163 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $23,139 | $50,712 | 143 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | Bachelor's | $37,496 | $64,147 | 142 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $62,554 | $93,721 | 140 |
| Anthropology | Bachelor's | $26,178 | $45,821 | 117 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | Bachelor's | $30,077 | $59,549 | 107 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 812 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | Bachelor's | 586 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 582 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | Bachelor's | 306 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 301 |
| Sociology, General | Bachelor's | 247 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 196 |
| Computer Science | Master's | 177 |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | Bachelor's | 160 |
| Education, General | Master's | 145 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of California-Riverside. 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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