City Rankings
Best Colleges in Irvine, California
Top colleges in Irvine ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 3
Avg grad earnings: $64,991
Top Colleges in Irvine
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UC Irvine #47 national | $80,735 |
| 2 | Concordia University-Irvine #452 national | $65,083 |
| 3 | Irvine Valley College #610 national | $49,156 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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