University of California-Santa Cruz
2024 USNews Best Colleges Ranking: 82(↑1) (Click for schools/majors ranking) 
Abbreviation/Alias: UC Santa Cruz
School Characteristics: Private (4-Years)
Calendar systerm: Quarter
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
School Chief: Cynthia Larive (Chancellor)
Website: www.ucsc.edu/； Phone: 8314590111
Location: 1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064-1011
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University of California-Santa Cruz Important Facts
| In-state Tuition | $14,240  |
Out-of-state Tuition | $44,312 |
| Room and Board | $18,185 | Under Students | 17,864 |
| Graduation Rate | 52.0% | Retension Rate | 88.9% |
| Student-Facuty Ratio | 24:1 | Men-Women Ratio | 52:48 |
| Graduation Salary | $30,020 - $118,191 (Click for more detailed information) | ||
| Athletic Association | NCAA ≫ Division III Independents（Basketball、X-Country） | ||
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University of California-Santa Cruz
University of California-Santa Cruz Important Facts Trends
University of California-Santa Cruz Important Facts Trends*Colored area shows 10%-90% range for Top200 colleges data as reference
University of California-Santa Cruz degrees/majors
University of California-Santa Cruz major details
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***Due to privacy policy, graduate salaries are not shown for some majors that has few gradautes
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence. | - | |||
| Computer Science. | $101,953 | |||
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation. | - | |||
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other. | - | |||
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other. | $86,880 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | $52,707 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General. | $52,707 | |||
| Molecular Biochemistry. | $56,377 | |||
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology. | $60,883 | |||
| Environmental Toxicology. | - | |||
| Bioinformatics. | - | |||
| Ecology. | $35,013 | |||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography. | $35,013 | |||
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other. | $35,013 | |||
| Neuroscience. | $48,249 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology, General. | $40,257 | |||
| Archeology. | - | |||
| Economics, General. | $73,904-$89,229 | |||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. | $73,904-$89,229 | |||
| International Economics. | $73,904-$89,229 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General. | $53,304 | |||
| Sociology, General. | $47,904 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game and Interactive Media Design. | - | |||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | $30,020-$36,677 | |||
| Documentary Production. | $34,586 | |||
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other. | $34,586 | |||
| Art/Art Studies, General. | $33,474-$56,504 | |||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General. | $33,474-$56,504 | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | $33,474-$56,504 | |||
| Music Performance, General. | - | |||
| Music Theory and Composition. | - | |||
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology. | - | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | $48,247 | |||
| Behavioral Neuroscience. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Managerial Economics. | $78,567 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Sciences, General. | - | |||
| Astronomy. | - | |||
| Astrophysics. | - | |||
| Chemistry, General. | $52,368 | |||
| Geology/Earth Science, General. | $56,645 | |||
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical. | $56,645 | |||
| Physics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. | $83,334 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General. | $118,191 | |||
| Computer Engineering, Other. | $118,191 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | $99,815 | |||
| Systems Engineering. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linguistics. | $38,878 | |||
| Comparative Literature. | $38,878 | |||
| Applied Linguistics. | $38,878 | |||
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other. | $38,878 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature. | - | |||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Studies. | $49,828 | |||
| Environmental Science. | $49,828 | |||
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics, General. | $71,946 | |||
| Applied Mathematics, General. | - | |||
| Computational and Applied Mathematics. | - | |||
| Mathematical Statistics and Probability. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Science, General. | $59,051 | |||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other. | $65,221 | |||
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education. | - | |||
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization. | - | |||
| Ethnic Studies. | $49,977 | |||
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies. | $49,977 | |||
| Women's Studies. | $49,977 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies. | $49,862 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History, General. | $40,464 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | $39,427 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Organization and Advocacy. | $45,701 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture. | - | |||
| Plant Sciences, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical and Scientific Communication. | - |
University of California-Santa Cruz Schools/Majors Ranking
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University of California-Santa Cruz Varsity Athletes
| NCAA Division III without football | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 83 | 71 |
| Soccer | 33 | 25 |
| Swimming and Diving (combined) | 31 | 25 |
| Volleyball | 20 | 20 |
| Basketball | 17 | 16 |
| Tennis | 12 | 13 |
| Golf | - | 12 |
| NCAA Division III without football | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| All Track Combined | 54 | 53 |
| Volleyball | 27 | - |
| Golf | - | 10 |
| NCAA Division III without football | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| All Track Combined | 42 | 40 |
| Swimming and Diving | 32 | 28 |
| Soccer | 27 | 27 |
| Volleyball | 17 | 16 |
| Basketball | 17 | 13 |
| Tennis | 12 | 6 |
| Golf | - | 10 |
| Rodeo | - | - |
| Equestrian | - | - |
| Bowling | - | - |
| Beach Volleyball | - | - |
| Badminton | - | - |
| Archery | - | - |
| Other Sports | - | - |
| Sailing | - | - |
| Wrestling | - | - |
| Water Polo | - | - |
| Table Tennis | - | - |
| Baseball | - | - |
| Track and Field, X-Country | - | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | - | - |
| Weight Lifting | - | - |
| Track and Field, Indoor | - | - |
| Team Handball | - | - |
| Synchronized Swimming | - | - |
| Swimming | - | - |
| Squash | - | - |
| Softball | - | - |
| Skiing | - | - |
| Rowing | - | - |
| Rifle | - | - |
| Lacrosse | - | - |
| Ice Hockey | - | - |
| Gymnastics | - | - |
| Football | - | - |
| Field Hockey | - | - |
| Fencing | - | - |
| Diving | - | - |
