University of California-San Diego Rankings by Salary Score™
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Salary and Debt by Major at University of California-San Diego
We calculated a Salary Score for each of University of California-San Diego'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-San Diego 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 UCSD Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | $21,600 | $60,050 | |
| Anthropology | $14,000 | $28,600 | |
| Applied Mathematics | $19,000 | $54,870 | |
| Area Studies | Not Reported | $29,690 | |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $16,830 | $35,420 | |
| Biology, General | $17,400 | $28,650 | |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | $19,250 | $69,340 | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $19,000 | $57,320 | |
| Chemical Engineering | $19,000 | $52,560 | |
| Chemistry | $15,300 | $35,590 | |
| Civil Engineering | $19,700 | $60,700 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $17,400 | $29,180 | |
| Cognitive Science | $17,600 | $40,580 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $13,410 | $38,010 | |
| Computer Engineering | $18,170 | $83,720 | |
| Computer Science | $17,560 | $85,920 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $16,970 | $27,640 | |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $17,500 | $25,190 | |
| Economics | $14,450 | $44,920 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $19,540 | $72,680 | |
| Engineering, Other | $19,600 | $58,870 | |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | $16,500 | $33,460 | |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $22,330 | $28,600 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $16,370 | $18,090 | |
| History | $16,350 | $29,690 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $19,000 | $29,320 | |
| International/Global Studies | $14,630 | $41,870 | |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $16,390 | $26,120 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $17,460 | $51,370 | |
| Mathematics | $16,180 | $40,820 | |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | $16,670 | $58,670 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $20,000 | $63,500 | |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $16,500 | $41,030 | |
| Music | $20,030 | $16,480 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $14,400 | $35,060 | |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $19,000 | $30,550 | |
| Physics | $18,750 | $39,370 | |
| Political Science and Government | $17,170 | $36,670 | |
| Psychology, General | $17,300 | $30,650 | |
| Public Health | $17,610 | $32,680 | |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $15,500 | $28,960 | |
| Sociology | $15,000 | $32,660 | |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | $15,600 | $41,940 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | $17,000 | $23,460 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | $19,200 | $36,560 |
Salary Score ™ for UCSD Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | $20,500 | $36,850 | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $31,170 | $82,440 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $94,020 | $109,760 | |
| Chemistry | Not Reported | $44,970 | |
| Civil Engineering | $27,000 | $77,490 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Not Reported | $122,040 | |
| Computer Engineering | Not Reported | $129,480 | |
| Computer Science | Not Reported | $139,410 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $27,670 | $33,990 | |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $41,120 | $33,280 | |
| Education, General | $33,450 | $56,190 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $30,500 | $94,410 | |
| Engineering, Other | Not Reported | $112,550 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | Not Reported | $38,290 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Not Reported | $94,410 | |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $43,440 | $63,800 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | Not Reported | $87,600 | |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | $69,310 | $67,660 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Not Reported | $14,440 |
Salary Score ™ for UCSD Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | Not Reported | $69,340 | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | Not Reported | $82,440 | |
| Chemistry | Not Reported | $52,110 | |
| Economics | Not Reported | $133,170 | |
| Education, General | Not Reported | $104,190 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | Not Reported | $42,680 | |
| Medicine | $86,860 | $59,300 | |
| Physics | Not Reported | $122,040 |
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Graduated last year and the school itself is very large, but since being a liberal art major at a STEM school, you have to venture outside of class to gain experience. I worked at two of the departments so there are plenty of opportunities for students; you just have to go out and find them.
College is truly what you make of it. If you take the time to go out of your comfort zone to attend events, seminars, and join clubs, you will undoubtedly enjoy your college experience. UCSD offers the perfect amount of opportunities for students to become well-rounded individuals. There are a plethora of clubs and organizations that give students access to personal, professional, and social growth. The class sizes are definitely large, so there will be times where you feel like you're lost in the crowd. However,... Read More