University of California-Riverside: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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22,593
students enrolled
7,139
degrees and certificates a year
76%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$14,304
average net price a year
Tuition $11,834 in state, $42,611 out of state
$48,593
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$67,699
median earnings, 10 years after entry
92% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Biological sciences | 17% | 1,228 |
| Business & management | 16% | 1,132 |
| Social sciences | 15% | 1,076 |
| Engineering | 9% | 628 |
| Psychology | 9% | 611 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robotics, mechatronics and automation | 5 |
The job market around University of California-Riverside
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Riverside County, where the college is.
527
open professional jobs
70
entry level
8 say no experience is needed
2%
ask for AI skills
9 jobs
5.9%
unemployment in Riverside County
2026-09 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier
$89,672
median household income
Riverside County
33%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.7% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in biological sciences, business & management, social sciences, which lead to research (4 open), finance (42 open), sales (63 open), operations (113 open), marketing (16 open), human resources (30 open).
Hiring most: Monster Energy Company (45), Amazon (21), Tenet Healthcare (11), Universal Hospital Services (11), Pyramid Global Hospitality (8), Safeway (8), Albertsons Companies (6), Arthur J. Gallagher (6).
What they hire for: Operations (113), Engineering (80), Sales (63), Finance (42), Human Resources (30), Clinical (23). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Riverside County Workforce Development Board.
- Blythe Workforce Development Satellite CenterBlythe · 760-921-5073 · Monday -Friday, 8:00 am -5:00 pm
- Hemet Workforce Development Center AJCCHemet · 951-791-3500 · Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Closed Holidays
- Hemet Youth Opportunity CenterHemet · 951-765-0917 · Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.,
- Indio Workforce Development Center AJCCIndio · 760-863-2500 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Closed Holidays
- Indio Youth Opportunity CenterIndio · 760-802-6059 · Monday -Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Lake Elsinore Youth Opportunity CenterLake Elsinore · 951-471-8415 · Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Similar colleges in California
- Santa Ana CollegeSanta Ana · 22,485 students
- University of California-Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara · 23,113 students
- California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo · 21,996 students
- California State University-FresnoFresno · 21,605 students
- Santa Monica CollegeSanta Monica · 21,440 students
- California State Polytechnic University-PomonaPomona · 25,042 students
Common questions
- How big is University of California-Riverside?
- University of California-Riverside enrolls about 22,593 students and is a public 4-year institution in Riverside, California. It awards about 7,139 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at University of California-Riverside?
- 76% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do University of California-Riverside graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $48,593 six years after entry and $67,699 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does University of California-Riverside offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. University of California-Riverside awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near University of California-Riverside?
- 527 open professional jobs are listed in Riverside County, 70 of them entry level and 8 saying no experience is needed. Monster Energy Company has the most openings.
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