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30,197
students enrolled
11,345
degrees and certificates a year
87%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$14,251
average net price a year
Tuition $11,834 in state, $42,611 out of state
$56,210
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$80,735
median earnings, 10 years after entry
92% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 14% | 1,548 |
| Social sciences | 13% | 1,471 |
| Engineering | 13% | 1,462 |
| Psychology | 10% | 1,147 |
| Biological sciences | 10% | 1,099 |
AI and data programs
University of California-Irvine reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around University of California-Irvine
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Orange County, where the college is.
4,718
open professional jobs
291
entry level
28 say no experience is needed
9%
ask for AI skills
445 jobs
4.3%
unemployment in Orange County
2026-09 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier
$113,702
median household income
Orange County
46%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.9% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, social sciences, engineering, which lead to finance (405 open), sales (269 open), operations (491 open), marketing (110 open), human resources (152 open), strategy (28 open).
Hiring most: Anduril Industries (1,226), Anduril (466), Pacific Life (71), UC Irvine (incl. UCI Health) (60), Rivian (58), Mach Industries (55), Field AI (53), Harbinger Motors (49).
What they hire for: Engineering (2,046), Operations (491), Finance (405), Sales (269), Data & Analytics (172), Legal (167). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce boards: Anaheim Workforce Development Board, Orange County Workforce Development Board, Santa Ana Workforce Development Board.
- Anaheim Workforce ConnectionAnaheim · 714-765-4350 · Mon. thru Fri 8:00 - 5:00
- Orange County Workforce Solutions CenterLaguna Niguel · 866-500-6587 · Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-1pm
- Orange County Workforce Solutions Center - BreaBrea · 866-500-6587 · Monday- Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-1pm - EDD Hours-Monday -Friday 8am-5pm
- Orange County Workforce Solutions Center Joint Forces Training Base Los AlamitosLos Alamitos · 866-500-6587 · Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
- Orange County Workforce Solutions Center- Mobile Unit -Santa Ana · 866-500-6587 · Varies- Check website to book
- Santa Ana WORK CenterSanta Ana · 714-565-2600 · Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Similar colleges in California
- California State University-SacramentoSacramento · 28,350 students
- University of California-DavisDavis · 32,253 students
- California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge · 32,691 students
- San Jose State UniversitySan Jose · 27,601 students
- University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley · 33,068 students
- University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles · 33,475 students
Common questions
- How big is University of California-Irvine?
- University of California-Irvine enrolls about 30,197 students and is a public 4-year institution in Irvine, California. It awards about 11,345 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at University of California-Irvine?
- 87% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do University of California-Irvine graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $56,210 six years after entry and $80,735 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does University of California-Irvine offer AI or data science degrees?
- University of California-Irvine reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near University of California-Irvine?
- 4,718 open professional jobs are listed in Orange County, 291 of them entry level and 28 saying no experience is needed. Anduril Industries has the most openings.
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