by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UC Irvine ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in education.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for education majors, UC Irvine came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Education Schools | 5 |
| Best General Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Irvine handed out 251 bachelor's degrees in general education. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 357 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in education from UC Irvine. This makes it the #300 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in education in 2022, making the school the #48 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of education students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC Irvine is $26,106. This is less than $38,982, which is the national median of all education majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Irvine, education students borrow a median amount of $28,833 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,353 for all education majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the education program at UC Irvine is $203 per month.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,403 | $2,403 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,423 | $18,423 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,841 | $4,841 |
Learn more about UC Irvine tuition and fees.
Of the 251 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Education from UC Irvine in 2021-2022, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a bachelor's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 71 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 103 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 40 |
| Other Races | 10 |
UC Irvine does not offer an online option for its education bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UC Irvine Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at University of California - Irvine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 268 |
| Educational Assessment | 46 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.