Public Research University
University of California-Irvine
Public Research University in Irvine, CA. Six-year graduation rate 87%. Median 10-year earnings $80,735.
Verdict High-return
University of California-Irvine · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$80,735
Median debt at grad
$15,000
Mobility score
6.8
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
86.9%
Federal loan default
0%
Graduates earn a median $80,735 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 87%. Strong mobility — 6.8% bottom-to-top movement.
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Green Flags
- ✓ Debt-to-income ratio 0.19 — healthy (below the 0.40 threshold)
- ✓ Mobility score 6.8 — top quartile among US colleges
- ✓ Graduation rate 87% — well above the national average
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How we evaluate University of California-Irvine
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