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Economics at University of California - Irvine

447 Bachelor's Degrees
6 Master's Degrees
12 Doctor's Degrees
Economics is one of the majors in the social sciences program at University of California - Irvine.

We'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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Economics Degrees Available at UC Irvine

UC Irvine Economics Rankings

The bachelor's program at UC Irvine was ranked #68 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #9 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools 38
Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools 39
Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools 52
Best Economics Schools 68
Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 68

Popularity of Economics at UC Irvine

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Irvine handed out 447 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 472 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #35 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Economics Graduates from UC Irvine Make?

$44,087 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Economics Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Irvine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,087 a year. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

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How Much Student Debt Do Economics Graduates from UC Irvine Have?

$33,494 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Economics Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Irvine, economics students borrow a median amount of $33,494 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 $39,273.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at UC Irvine is $185 per month.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Economics from UC Irvine Cost?

$14,237 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$15,603 Average Student Debt

UC Irvine Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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 $2,403 $2,403
Books and Supplies $1,550 $1,550
On Campus Room and Board $18,423 $18,423
On Campus Other Expenses $4,841 $4,841

Learn more about UC Irvine tuition and fees.

UC Irvine Economics Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 447 economics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UC Irvine, about 55% were men and 45% were women.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 110
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 33
White 22
Non-Resident Aliens 272
Other Races 7

Does UC Irvine Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Economics?

Online degrees for the UC Irvine 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 Irvine Online Learning page.

UC Irvine Economics Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from UC Irvine in 2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 2
Non-Resident Aliens 7
Other Races 0

Economics Student Diversity at UC Irvine

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of California - Irvine.

Majors Similar to Economics

Related Major Annual Graduates
Sociology 271
Political Science & Government 248
Urban Studies 81
Anthropology 66
General Social Sciences 20

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