University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA · Public · 17,940 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$73K
In-state tuition
$17K
Out-of-state tuition
$54K
Graduation rate
74%
Acceptance rate
66%
Median debt
$12K
Borrowing rate
27%
Earnings (all students)
$57K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Small (<100k) |
| Region | Northwest |
| ZIP | 95064-1011 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$44K
Federal aid / UG
$6K
Est. net price
$37K
At a glance
| SAT average | — |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | — |
| First-year retention | 88% |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 570 |
| Undergraduate composition | 31% White · 2% Black · 29% Hispanic · 24% Asian |
| Official website | www.ucsc.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering. | $75K | $18K |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $66K | $21K |
| Computer Science. | $63K | $15K |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | $55K | $14K |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | $54K | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | $47K | $14K |
| Economics. | $41K | $14K |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | $39K | $15K |
| Chemistry. | $38K | $14K |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | $37K | $14K |
| Physics. | $37K | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | $36K | $15K |
Compare with similar colleges in — CA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Fullerton | $8K | 68% | $11K | $69K |
| California State University-Long Beach | $8K | 70% | $12K | $70K |
| San Diego State University | $9K | 78% | $12K | $73K |
| University of California-San Diego | $17K | 86% | $11K | $96K |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $16K | 93% | $12K | $89K |
| University of California-Berkeley | $17K | 94% | $11K | $100K |
| California State University-Northridge | $8K | 57% | $12K | $64K |
| University of California-Davis | $17K | 86% | $11K | $87K |
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