University of California-Riverside

What are the graduation rates for students at University of California-Riverside?

In the reported IPEDS results, UC Riverside's six-year graduation rate was 76% for the applicable entering cohort of first-time, full-time degree-seeking students. Its four-year rate was 65%, and its reported first-year retention rate was 88%.

These measures answer different questions. The four-year and six-year rates track completion within those time limits; retention tracks whether entering students continue into the next year. They do not describe every transfer student, part-time student, or graduate student. UCR's four-year rate is higher than the 56% shown for its 2019 reporting period, though the figures reflect different entering cohorts rather than a single group improving over time.

Students comparing programs should also consider course sequencing and entry requirements. A campus-wide graduation rate cannot show whether a particular major's required courses will fit an individual student's schedule.

What is the earning potential for graduates at University of California-Riverside?

Available College Scorecard program figures report earnings one year after completion, not a salary promised to everyone who studies a field. Among the reported UCR examples, the one-year figure is $67,571 for computer engineering and $56,647 for computer science.

Other reported examples include $36,354 for business administration and $24,584 for general psychology. These are program-level median earnings measures for the students represented in the federal data, not estimates for every graduate. Coverage and sample sizes vary by program, and some fields do not have a published figure.

A one-year measure captures an early point in a career. Graduate study, job location, hours worked, occupation, and experience can all affect what an individual earns. Comparing earnings alongside program costs, borrowing, and longer-term career interests is more informative than ranking majors by a single early figure.