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 SCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at SCU was ranked #69 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #10 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 69 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 70 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Santa Clara University handed out 108 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 103 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at SCU is $76,606. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at SCU paid an average of $1,627 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,587 | $58,587 |
| Fees | $654 | $654 |
| Books and Supplies | $939 | $939 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,984 | $18,984 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
Learn more about SCU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 65% of economics bachelor's degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Clara University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 10 |
SCU does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Santa Clara University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 72 |
| Sociology | 23 |
| Anthropology | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.