Urban Studies/Affairs

Bachelor's degree · University of California-Irvine · Irvine, CA

CIP 45.12

$34,385Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$63,819Median earnings 4 years after
$62,232Median earnings 5 years after
$15,122Median federal debt
67Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Urban Studies/Affairs at University of California-Irvine earn a median of $34,385 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $62,532 four years after graduating (middle half: $43,623–$81,699). Median debt is $15,122, about 44% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Urban Studies/Affairs (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley
$58,171$15,000
San Francisco State University
San Francisco
$50,008$18,625
California State University-Northridge
Northridge
$46,826$11,987
University of California-San Diego
La Jolla
$37,074$15,499

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Urban Studies/Affairs graduates from University of California-Irvine make?

The median salary is $34,385 one year after graduation and $62,232 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,122.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.