University of California-Davis
University of California-Davis Review
Degree Overview
Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at University of California-Davis.
*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
* Number of people in 2019 that graduated with this degree and study level
* Number of people in 2019 that graduated with this degree and study level
* Number of people in 2019 that graduated with this degree and study level
* Number of people in 2019 that graduated with this degree and study level
Accreditation Information
Specialized Institution Accreditations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs (UC Davis Children's Hospital Psychology Internship)
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs (Counseling and Psychological Services)
American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education
- Veterinary Medicine (VET) - Programs leading to a D.V.M. or D.M.V. degree (School of Veterinary Medicine)
Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
- Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree (Davis School of Medicine, Education Building)
* Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Alumni & Student Reviews
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 23 Reviews-
Alumni
English Literature, Class of 2001They offered a specialized track for those planning to be educators. I had several internships that help me make connections that led to my first job.
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Alumni
Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning, Class of 2011There's some fancy career center thingy
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Alumni
Biological Sciencesnone at the time. Pre computer age
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Alumni
Managerial Economics, Class of 2002A wide array of classes related to my field
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Alumni
psychology BA, Class of 2000Don't remember, didn't take advantage of any.
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Alumni
Biological Sciences, Class of 2010There are various research labs that allow you to gain experience if you want to enter the science filed. There is also a learning center that provides you with information about degrees/classes certain careers require.
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Alumni
Mechanical Engineering, Class of 1987The UC System, focuses on the theory behind the engineering tasks at hand. Consequently, when you graduate, there may be some difficulty, applying theory to real world experiences. However there were also classes which required hands on work as well as theory. Those classes help prepare students for the real world.
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Alumni
Philosophy, Class of 1999Internships, counseling, courses focused on this.
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Alumni
Civil Engineering, Class of 2007Solid engineering fundamentals. Great environment where you work and study with highly driven and intelligent students.
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Alumni
Psychology B.S., Class of 2010Job resource center, some internship programs and work with researchers.
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 23 Reviews-
Alumni
English, Class of 1973rural setting vet school multi-racial
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Alumni
Managerial Economics, Class of 2012It is a very hard working, but laid back campus. People seem very grounded and don't put too much pressure on themselves. Culture is one of success but positive competition
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Alumni
fermetation science(enology), Class of 1977a it overstressed, and conservative...
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Alumni
English Literature, Class of 2001I did not participate in the culture as I was a transfer student and in my late 20s. I worked 30 hours a week and was engaged at the time I was attending.
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Alumni
Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning, Class of 2011We all study and do our own thing.
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Alumni
German, Class of 2003Rich kids with nice cars.
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Alumni
International Relations, Class of 2015Students are from all over the world with different backgrounds, ethnicity, and religion!
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Alumni
Biological Sciencesit was too long ago
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Alumni
Human Development, Class of 2000large university, not a lot of personal attention
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Alumni
BS - Biological Sciences, Class of 1985I don't really recall. You're forcing me to place a letter grade where I would rather not
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Alumni
Biological Sciences, Class of 2010The culture was diverse and everyone was generally very friendly and the environment felt safe.
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Alumni
Mechanical Engineering, Class of 1987Students were friendly toward one another, though there was a great deal of competition when taking classes. This is how things are in the real world, so it worked well.
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Alumni
Rhetoric and Communication, Class of 1995Very diverse student backgrounds and ethnicities. Culture was great.
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Alumni
Biological Sciences, Class of 2008Quite wide with international students but mostly California natives
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 23 Reviews-
Alumni
Managerial Economics, Class of 2012Labs were great - most had new macs. Dorms were decent in the new ones (usually out of the way, though). Classrooms were decent. Dining halls were great.
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Alumni
Master of Arts, Class of 1988Great. Many updates over the years.
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Alumni
English, Class of 2004All of the above, including housing and facilities that are completely energy efficient
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Alumni
Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning, Class of 2011Dorms and dining halls are expensive, more expensive than living in an apartment, but great for freshmen. The rest is awesome.
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Alumni
International Relations, Class of 2015Not really different than high school cafeteria and classrooms. Labs are probably the newest buildings you can find from the campus.
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Alumni
Biological Sciencesdorms, dining halls, large campus. Need a bike to get around
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Alumni
Managerial Economics, Class of 2002They were nice when I was there and they've been upgraded considerably since I left.
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Alumni
BS - Biological Sciences, Class of 1985Never used a computer lab, dorm or dining hall. Classrooms were okay, I guess. You are again forcing me to choose a letter grade
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Alumni
psychology BA, Class of 2000Classrooms were OK, nothing fancy, but it was 2000.
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Alumni
Biological Sciences, Class of 2010The facilities were generally good there were newer building as well a quite a few older ones but both were fine for the purposes they served.
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Alumni
Mechanical Engineering, Class of 1987It was long ago, but the computer labs, classrooms, dining halls, dorms and libraries were all pretty good. The facilities were a bit dated when I attended, but I believe these were updated since my graduation.
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Alumni
Rhetoric and Communication, Class of 1995Dorms were great. Doesn't exist anymore but there was a multicultural dorm building.
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Alumni
Civil Engineering, Class of 2007Great. They better have been for the tuition we paid.
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Alumni
Biological Sciences, Class of 2008There's always a facility under construction either being renovated or being constructed
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 23 Reviews-
Alumni
Managerial Economics, Class of 2012The thing that made Davis so unique was how diverse it was. It was awesome doing intramurals with friends, going to bars, going to tahoe or SF. It was so diverse with the activities you could take part in. That's what made it unique
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Alumni
International Relations, Class of 2015Many different types of activities and clubs. You will love Picnic Day for sure. Everyone including professors and neighbors enjoy Picnic Day together
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Alumni
Managerial Economics, Class of 2002Lots of outdoor and environmental activities.
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Alumni
BS - Biological Sciences, Class of 1985No idea - I didn't live on campus or socialize. I was there for an education, not fun. Forced grade!
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Alumni
Biological Sciences, Class of 2010The school doesn't really have very many unique activities. The popular ones are the general sports, theater, arts.
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Alumni
Mechanical Engineering, Class of 1987Most unique was the Antique Mechanics Club, where students worked on restoring antique agricultural equipment. Intramural sports were also quite popular, as was attending the football games.
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Alumni
Music, Class of 2003watching movies, road trips, going out to eat, partying
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Alumni
Rhetoric and Communication, Class of 1995Unique? Great access to activities. KDPHI
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Alumni
Civil Engineering, Class of 2007Didn't part take in many activities but IM sports were big.
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Alumni
Biological Sciences, Class of 2008Intramural Sports and going downtown which is next to campus
Questions & Answers
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