Is University of California-San Diego worth it?
University of California-San Diego is a public, four-year institution in La Jolla, California (large city). It awarded 12,188 degrees in 2024, most often in computer science, cognitive science and anatomy.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$44,612
Median earnings 4 years after
$83,130
Median earnings 10 years after
$84,943
Average net price
$12,470
Completion rate
86%
Completions (2024)
12,188
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
34,948
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $34,504 | $64,437 | 505 |
| Cognitive Science | Bachelor's | $39,839 | $81,160 | 463 |
| International/Globalization Studies | Bachelor's | $45,168 | $81,174 | 415 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | Bachelor's | $45,066 | $72,491 | 388 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $33,345 | $67,713 | 325 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $112,006 | $159,487 | 266 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $33,046 | $67,302 | 254 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | Bachelor's | $89,651 | $137,218 | 236 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $51,192 | $87,307 | 224 |
| Public Health | Bachelor's | $39,144 | $66,110 | 209 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $29,144 | $51,679 | 181 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's | $32,081 | $61,799 | 176 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $36,464 | $55,534 | 145 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $69,555 | $104,229 | 120 |
| Chemistry | Bachelor's | $45,310 | $77,249 | 118 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Science, General | Bachelor's | 689 |
| Anatomy | Bachelor's | 600 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 415 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | Bachelor's | 396 |
| Computer Science | Master's | 393 |
| International/Globalization Studies | Bachelor's | 384 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 351 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 351 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | Bachelor's | 338 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 268 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of California-San Diego. 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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