Education at University of California-Davis
Davis, CA · Master's Degree · about 93 graduates a year
University of California-Davis graduates in education earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Davis Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 56 | Capella University Minneapolis, MN | $71,396 | $68,198 | #65 | $56,264 |
| 57 | Goucher College Baltimore, MD | $70,867 | $62,194 | #107 | $63,622 |
| 58 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL | $70,853 | $80,424 | #11 | $65,943 |
| 59 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $70,796 | $64,420 | #81 | $59,285 |
| 60 | La Salle University Philadelphia, PA | $69,946 | $71,136 | #44 | $63,073 |
| 61 | University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT | $69,844 | $62,882 | #100 | $64,666 |
| 62 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $69,822 | $61,277 | #122 | $55,239 |
Other Majors at University of California-Davis by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $163,702 | $141,870 | #22 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $155,416 | $120,153 | #44 of 861 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $145,917 | — | #18 of 62 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | $144,086 | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $138,731 | $133,463 | #4 of 17 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $137,579 | $128,179 | #1 of 19 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $121,768 | $94,624 | #28 of 83 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $108,771 | $72,371 | #62 of 349 |
| Civil Engineering | $106,894 | $86,909 | #18 of 81 |
| Security Science and Technology | $84,479 | $65,299 | #20 of 34 |
| Public Health | $79,807 | $52,119 | #98 of 201 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $62,626 | — | #8 of 13 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $44,735 | $42,782 | #43 of 60 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Davis education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $59,285 one year after graduating and $70,796 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Davis rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, University of California-Davis ranks #59 by median pay four years after graduation, and #81 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at University of California-Davis worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.