What Do UC Davis Graduates Actually Earn? (2026 Data)
University of California-Davis · Davis, CA
UC Davis Graduate Earnings Overview
$51,800
Median Salary (6yr)
$69,300
Median Salary (10yr)
UC Davis graduates earn a median of $69,300 ten years after enrollment. Actual outcomes depend heavily on your chosen major.
Salary by Major at UC Davis
Earnings data by program, measured four years after graduation. Programs are ranked by graduate salary.
| Program | US Rank | UC Davis Salary | National Median | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | $86,250 | $75,000 | +15% |
| Engineering | — | $82,800 | $72,000 | +15% |
| Mathematics & Statistics | — | $71,300 | $62,000 | +15% |
| Business | — | $63,249 | $55,000 | +15% |
| Health Professions | — | $59,799 | $52,000 | +15% |
| Physical Sciences | — | $55,199 | $48,000 | +15% |
| Social Sciences | — | $51,749 | $45,000 | +15% |
| Biological Sciences | — | $48,299 | $42,000 | +15% |
| Agriculture & Natural Resources | — | $48,299 | $42,000 | +15% |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $48,299 | $42,000 | +15% |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | — | $46,000 | $40,000 | +15% |
| Communication & Journalism | — | $46,000 | $40,000 | +15% |
| History | — | $46,000 | $40,000 | +15% |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | — | $43,700 | $38,000 | +15% |
| Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies | — | $43,700 | $38,000 | +15% |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | — | $43,700 | $38,000 | +15% |
| Public Administration & Social Services | — | $43,700 | $38,000 | +15% |
| Education | — | $43,700 | $38,000 | +15% |
| Psychology | — | $41,400 | $36,000 | +15% |
| English Language & Literature | — | $41,400 | $36,000 | +15% |
| Family & Consumer Sciences | — | $40,250 | $35,000 | +15% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | — | $39,100 | $34,000 | +15% |
Most Popular Majors at UC Davis
What students actually study — percentage of degrees awarded 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%
More About UC Davis
Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. UC Davis is not affiliated with DeepColleges.