by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UCSD ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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UCSD is in the top 10% of the country for economics. More specifically it was ranked #35 out of 497 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 436 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 403 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 27 students received their master’s degree in economics from UCSD. This makes it the #47 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2021, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCSD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,370 a year. This is less than $45,868, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCSD, economics students borrow a median amount of $15,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,987.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at UCSD is $249 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of California - San Diego.
Of the 436 economics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UCSD, about 62% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 130 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 204 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Of the 27 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from UCSD in 2021, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 469 |
| Sociology | 161 |
| International Relations & National Security | 108 |
| Anthropology | 91 |
| Other Social Sciences | 57 |
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