Engineering at University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA · Master's Degree · about 55 graduates a year
University of California-Riverside graduates in engineering earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Riverside Compares for Engineering
All 29 colleges reporting engineering 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 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $177,858 | $161,839 | #1 | $135,373 |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $147,101 | $153,066 | #3 | $112,855 |
| 3 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $146,964 | $137,440 | #5 | $115,924 |
| 4 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $145,889 | $156,560 | #2 | $114,929 |
| 5 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $133,079 | $124,455 | #10 | $114,220 |
| 6 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $128,974 | $133,300 | #9 | $109,909 |
| 7 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $127,769 | $136,349 | #6 | $103,961 |
| 8 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $126,854 | $111,329 | #21 | $107,207 |
| 9 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $125,712 | $113,181 | #14 | $102,396 |
| 10 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $125,712 | $113,181 | #15 | $102,396 |
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| 14 | Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | $125,093 | $133,493 | #8 | $100,475 |
| 15 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $123,834 | $145,928 | #4 | $109,446 |
| 16 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $123,810 | $112,659 | #19 | $90,603 |
| 17 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $122,820 | $111,758 | #20 | $102,364 |
| 18 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $120,896 | $124,223 | #11 | $105,735 |
| 19 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $120,896 | $124,223 | #12 | $105,735 |
| 20 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $119,842 | $105,533 | #23 | $89,698 |
Other Majors at University of California-Riverside by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Education | $77,408 | $61,108 | #31 of 214 |
| 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 engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $102,364 one year after graduating and $122,820 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Riverside rank for engineering?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for engineering graduates, University of California-Riverside ranks #17 by median pay four years after graduation, and #20 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering at University of California-Riverside worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for engineering ($120,215), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,250.
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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.