# University of California-Irvine: Software and Media Applications (bachelor's)

Irvine, CA. IPEDS 110653, CIP 11.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-california-irvine/majors/software-and-media-applications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $69,981 (U.S. median for this major: $61,451 across 37 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,650 (U.S. median $23,394)
- Rank in CA: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Software and Media Applications at CA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | $115,839 | $23,500 | $32,740 | 92% |
| University of California-Irvine | $69,981 | $21,650 | $14,251 | 87% |

## Careers
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage $160,920 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, $174,410 CA, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $204,370 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, $218,290 CA, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $129,740 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, $141,590 CA, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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