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 UC Irvine ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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UC Irvine is in the top 10% of the country for economics. More specifically it was ranked #40 out of 497 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Irvine handed out 472 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 441 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in economics from UC Irvine. This makes it the #150 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2021, making the school the #35 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Irvine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,188 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,868 for all economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Irvine, economics students borrow a median amount of $15,499 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 UC Irvine is $185 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 - Irvine.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 472 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from UC Irvine. About 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 111 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 295 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Of the 6 economics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UC Irvine, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 361 |
| Sociology | 306 |
| Anthropology | 89 |
| Urban Studies | 65 |
| General Social Sciences | 22 |
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