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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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.
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.
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.
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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at UC Irvine is $185 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 | $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 |
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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.
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 | 110 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 272 |
| Other Races | 7 |
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.
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from UC Irvine in 2022, 45% were men and 55% 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of California - Irvine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 271 |
| Political Science & Government | 248 |
| Urban Studies | 81 |
| Anthropology | 66 |
| General Social Sciences | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.