Public Research University
University of California-Merced
Public Research University in Merced, CA. Six-year graduation rate 69%. Median 10-year earnings $64,368.
Verdict Solid outcomes
University of California-Merced · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$64,368
Median debt at grad
$16,144
Graduation rate
68.7%
Federal loan default
0%
Graduates earn a median $64,368 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 69%.
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Green Flags
- ✓ Debt-to-income ratio 0.25 — healthy (below the 0.40 threshold)
- ✓ 3-year loan default 0.0% — below national benchmark
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