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. In addition, we cover how UC Berkeley ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for economics majors, UC Berkeley came in at #10. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Economics Schools | 10 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 11 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 799 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 758 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in economics from UC Berkeley. This makes it the #98 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 38 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC Berkeley is $80,446. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Berkeley, economics students borrow a median amount of $42,984 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $39,273 for all economics majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at UC Berkeley is $343 per month.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,016 | $3,016 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,273 | $1,273 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $22,692 | $22,692 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,238 | $6,238 |
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The economics program at UC Berkeley awarded 799 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 54% of these degrees went to men with the other 46% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 316 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 160 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 220 |
| Other Races | 54 |
Online degrees for the UC Berkeley economics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UC Berkeley Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from UC Berkeley in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of California - Berkeley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 492 |
| Sociology | 300 |
| Other Social Sciences | 189 |
| Anthropology | 116 |
| Urban Studies | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.