by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how University of California-Merced Graduate School ranks, how diverse it is, what graduate degree programs are offered, and other essential facts below. You can jump to any section of this page using the following list.
Each year, College Factual releases its Best Quality Schools ranking to identify graduate schools that offer a great educational experience and provide excellent student outcomes.These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
Out of the 4,630 colleges and universities analyzed in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, University of California-Merced took the #229 spot.
There were 4,630 college and universities analyzed in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and UC Merced took the #229 spot on the list.In addition, UC Merced took the #41 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in California.
### Best Graduate Schools RankingOut of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, UC Merced came in at #229. UC Merced also ranked #41 for Best Graduate Schools in California.
Around 738 graduate students chose to attend University of California-Merced during the most recent year for which we have data.College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is.Keep reading to learn more.
Women make up 42.5% of the total graduate student body at UC Merced while men make up 57.5%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 37.9% of the graduate student population at UC Merced.UC Merced is popular with people from outside the United States, too. International students make up 40.0% of the graduate student population.For more details on graduate school diversity at the school, check out the chart below. If you click on it, you’ll be taken to a page with more details.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at UC Merced who borrowed carries a median debt of $18,613.
Located in Merced, California, University of California-Merced is a public institution.Merced is a good match for students who enjoy the safety and convenience of the suburbs. Get more details about the location of University of California-Merced.
Contact details for UC Merced are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 5200 North Lake Road, Merced, CA 95343-5603 |
| Phone: | 209-228-4400 |
| Website: | www.ucmerced.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/ucmerced |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/ucmerced |
Listed here are the degree programs in which the school awarded master’s degrees.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 6 | — |
| Biological Engineering | 6 | — |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 13 | — |
| Chemistry | 6 | — |
| Child Development & Psychology | 5 | — |
| Cognitive Science | 5 | — |
| Computer Engineering | 5 | — |
| Economics | 2 | — |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 3 | — |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 12 | — |
| Materials Engineering | 5 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 5 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 6 | — |
| Physics | 7 | — |
| Political Science & Government | 2 | — |
| Public Health | 2 | — |
| Sociology | 4 | — |
Just like the master’s programs above, the doctorate programs shown here are only those in which doctorate degrees were awarded.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 5 | — |
| Biological Engineering | 1 | — |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 18 | — |
| Chemistry | 9 | — |
| Child Development & Psychology | 10 | — |
| Cognitive Science | 2 | — |
| Computer Engineering | 13 | — |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 15 | — |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 1 | — |
| Materials Engineering | 3 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 8 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 15 | — |
| Physics | 6 | — |
| Political Science & Government | 2 | — |
| Public Health | 4 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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