Median Earnings (1yr)
$59,351
53rd percentile (25th in CA)
Sample Size
75
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How University of California-Santa Cruz graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of California-Santa Cruz graduates earn $59k, placing them in the 53th percentile of all educational assessment, evaluation, and research masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research masters's programs at peer institutions in California (6 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of California-Santa Cruz$59,351$65,221
University of Southern California$91,029
National Median$58,787

Other Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
$68,237$91,029

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-Santa Cruz, approximately 32% 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.