University of California-Merced
Merced, CA · Public
Popular programs at University of California-Merced
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biology, General. | 316 | |
| 2 | Computer Engineering. | 219 | |
| 3 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 188 | |
| 4 | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 187 | |
| 5 | Mechanical Engineering. | 184 | |
| 6 | Public Health. | 141 | |
| 7 | Psychology, General. | 134 | |
| 8 | Political Science and Government. | 116 | |
| 9 | Sociology. | 112 | |
| 10 | Cognitive Science. | 72 | |
| 11 | Chemistry. | 40 | |
| 12 | Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | 37 | |
| 13 | Applied Mathematics. | 36 | |
| 14 | English Language and Literature, General. | 31 | |
| 15 | Economics. | 24 | |
| 16 | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 23 | |
| 17 | Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | 22 | |
| 18 | Physics. | 17 | |
| 19 | Anthropology. | 17 | |
| 20 | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 16 |
Showing top 20 of 25 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of California-Merced?
University of California-Merced has an acceptance rate of 91% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for University of California-Merced?
SAT score data for University of California-Merced is not currently published.
How much does University of California-Merced cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at University of California-Merced is approximately $11,983 per year.
What is the graduation rate at University of California-Merced?
4-year graduation rate data for University of California-Merced is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 6/1/2026.