University of California-Los Angeles — Los Angeles, CA

Geography and Cartography

at University of California-Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA

Strong Value

Solid pick

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $36,662/yr starting out — that's 22% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 9.6 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $14,659/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $63,647 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$41,373/yr

Starting Salary

$36,662

Finish Rate

92.8%

$41,373/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $14,659/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $26,714/yr)

4 Years Total

$165,492

Typical Debt

$13,750

Interest You'd Owe

+$5,011

What You'd Really Pay

$63,647

That's about $156/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$366,620

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$63,647

Pays for Itself In

9.6 yrs

Salary Boost

+22%

Ahead After 10 Years

$302,973

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost40/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed14.5/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost3/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate13.9/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.