University of California-Riverside ★ Hidden gem
Riverside, California · Public · 22,593 undergraduates
Of 61 programs with reported earnings, 59 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 100 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,852 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,840 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,111 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,571 |
| $110k and up | $30,393 |
| All families (average) | $14,304 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $72,027 | +$35,051 | clears the bar | $16,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $58,339 | +$21,363 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | $49,947 | +$12,971 | clears the bar | $17,746 | 1.4 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $55,682 | +$18,706 | clears the bar | $16,300 | 0.9 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $66,682 | +$29,706 | clears the bar | $17,666 | 0.6 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $56,740 | +$19,764 | clears the bar | $18,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $117,705 | +$80,729 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $52,699 | +$15,723 | clears the bar | $20,472 | 1.3 yrs |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | Bachelor's Degree | $57,847 | +$20,871 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's Degree | $63,596 | +$26,620 | clears the bar | $18,100 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $90,857 | +$53,881 | clears the bar | $76,013 | 1.4 yrs |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | Bachelor's Degree | $59,549 | +$22,573 | clears the bar | $16,958 | 0.8 yrs |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's Degree | $51,865 | +$14,889 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,712 | +$13,736 | clears the bar | $18,052 | 1.3 yrs |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $51,913 | +$14,937 | clears the bar | $19,317 | 1.3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 61 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 47% of students receive Pell grants · 76% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.