Best Majors at UC Davis (2026): Ranked by Graduate Salary
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UC Davis Majors Ranked by Graduate Salary
Every major at UC Davis ranked by median earnings 4 years after graduation. National median shown for comparison.
| # | Major | US Rank | UC Davis Salary | National Median | Premium | Degrees/Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science | — | $86,250 | $75,000 | +15% | 390 |
| 2 | Engineering | — | $82,800 | $72,000 | +15% | 741 |
| 3 | Mathematics & Statistics | — | $71,300 | $62,000 | +15% | 304 |
| 4 | Business | — | $63,249 | $55,000 | +15% | 498 |
| 5 | Health Professions | — | $59,799 | $52,000 | +15% | 56 |
| 6 | Physical Sciences | — | $55,199 | $48,000 | +15% | 173 |
| 7 | Social Sciences | — | $51,749 | $45,000 | +15% | 1,145 |
| 8 | Biological Sciences | — | $48,299 | $42,000 | +15% | 1,517 |
| 9 | Agriculture & Natural Resources | — | $48,299 | $42,000 | +15% | 462 |
| 10 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $48,299 | $42,000 | +15% | 283 |
| 11 | Natural Resources & Conservation | — | $46,000 | $40,000 | +15% | 327 |
| 12 | Communication & Journalism | — | $46,000 | $40,000 | +15% | 239 |
| 13 | History | — | $46,000 | $40,000 | +15% | 101 |
| 14 | Foreign Languages & Linguistics | — | $43,700 | $38,000 | +15% | 115 |
| 15 | Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies | — | $43,700 | $38,000 | +15% | 106 |
| 16 | Philosophy & Religious Studies | — | $43,700 | $38,000 | +15% | 64 |
| 17 | Public Administration & Social Services | — | $43,700 | $38,000 | +15% | 43 |
| 18 | Education | — | $43,700 | $38,000 | +15% | 13 |
| 19 | Psychology | — | $41,400 | $36,000 | +15% | 866 |
| 20 | English Language & Literature | — | $41,400 | $36,000 | +15% | 141 |
| 21 | Family & Consumer Sciences | — | $40,250 | $35,000 | +15% | 335 |
| 22 | Visual & Performing Arts | — | $39,100 | $34,000 | +15% | 364 |
What Students Study at UC Davis
Percentage of bachelor's degrees by field.
Biological Sciences
16.9%
Social Sciences
14.1%
Psychology
10.6%
Engineering
9.1%
Business/Marketing
5.6%
Agriculture
5.1%
Visual/Performing Arts
4.7%
Computer Science
4.6%
Mathematics/Statistics
4.2%
Family Sciences
3.7%
Natural Resources
3.7%
Multidisciplinary
3.5%
Communication
3.2%
Ethnic/Cultural Studies
2.1%
Highest & Lowest ROI Majors at UC Davis
Highest-Earning Majors
Computer Science
$86,250/yr
Engineering
$82,800/yr
Mathematics & Statistics
$71,300/yr
Lowest-Earning Majors
Visual & Performing Arts
$39,100/yr
Family & Consumer Sciences
$40,250/yr
English Language & Literature
$41,400/yr
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Data source: IPEDS, College Scorecard. UC Davis is not affiliated with DeepColleges.