Area Studies at University of California-Irvine
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How University of California-Irvine graduates compare to all programs nationally
University of California-Irvine graduates earn $31k, placing them in the 33th percentile of all area studies bachelors programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Area Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (39 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Irvine | $30,897 | — | $16,036* | — |
| University of California-Berkeley | $50,728 | $77,557 | $14,972* | 0.30 |
| California State University-Fullerton | $29,316 | $47,728 | $17,500* | 0.60 |
| California State University-Long Beach | $28,591 | $51,163 | $15,697* | 0.55 |
| California State University-Northridge | $26,793 | — | —* | — |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $23,819 | $55,626 | $17,746* | 0.75 |
| National Median | $34,211 | — | $20,552* | 0.60 |
Other Area Studies Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | $14,850 | $50,728 | $14,972 |
| California State University-Fullerton Fullerton | $7,073 | $29,316 | $17,500 |
| California State University-Long Beach Long Beach | $7,008 | $28,591 | $15,697 |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $7,095 | $26,793 | — |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $13,747 | $23,819 | $17,746 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of California-Irvine, approximately 37% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 21 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.