University of California-Davis: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of California-Davis at a glance

• 32,253

  students enrolled

• 10,868

  degrees and certificates a year

• 86%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $14,741

  average net price a year

  Tuition $11,834 in state, $42,611 out of state

• $58,461

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $80,838

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  90% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around University of California-Davis

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Yolo County, where the college is.

• 47

  open professional jobs

• 7

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 5.7%

  unemployment in Yolo County

  2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $88,818

  median household income

  Yolo County

• 47%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.9% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in biological sciences, social sciences, engineering, which lead to research (1 open), programs (2 open), human resources (3 open), engineering (8 open), operations (8 open).

Hiring most: West Yost (4), Elve (3), Pacific Coast Producers (3), University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (3), Clark Pacific (2), Cyfle (2), DTE Energy (2), University of California - Davis (2).

What they hire for: Engineering (8), Operations (8), Marketing (5), Sales (4), Human Resources (3), Legal (3). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Yolo County Workforce Development Board dba the Workforce Innovation Board (WIB).

• YoloWorks! Career Center- WoodlandWoodland · 530-661-2641 · Monday and Wednesday 8:00am-4:00pm
• YoloWorks! Career Center-West SacramentoWest Sacramento · 916-375-6307 · Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00am-4:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is University of California-Davis?

University of California-Davis enrolls about 32,253 students and is a public 4-year institution in Davis, California. It awards about 10,868 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of California-Davis?

86% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of California-Davis graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $58,461 six years after entry and $80,838 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of California-Davis offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. University of California-Davis awarded degrees or certificates in data science (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University of California-Davis?

47 open professional jobs are listed in Yolo County, 7 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. West Yost has the most openings.