Education at University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA · Master's Degree · about 149 graduates a year
University of California-Riverside graduates in education earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Riverside 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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| 28 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $77,851 | $70,839 | #45 | $68,117 |
| 29 | National University San Diego, CA | $77,748 | $70,746 | #46 | $62,683 |
| 30 | Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA | $77,441 | $70,466 | #48 | $61,550 |
| 31 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $77,408 | $70,436 | #49 | $61,108 |
| 32 | University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | $77,402 | $71,193 | #43 | $69,693 |
| 33 | Biola University La Mirada, CA | $76,309 | $69,436 | #57 | $59,817 |
| 34 | University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI | $75,889 | $80,016 | #13 | $57,003 |
Other Education Credentials at University of California-Riverside
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | — | $105,195 | — |
Other Majors at University of California-Riverside by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $122,820 | $102,364 | #17 of 29 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $109,400 | — | #19 of 40 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $106,742 | — | #66 of 83 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $90,857 | — | #482 of 861 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $76,103 | $40,275 | #43 of 50 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $60,371 | $25,290 | #28 of 75 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | $55,862 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Riverside education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $61,108 one year after graduating and $77,408 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Riverside rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, University of California-Riverside ranks #31 by median pay four years after graduation, and #49 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at University of California-Riverside worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,601.
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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.