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 Merced ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at UC Merced was ranked #269 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #33 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 259 |
| Best Economics Schools | 269 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Merced handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Merced go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,212 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $51,722 for all economics students.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,333 | $2,333 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,214 | $1,214 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,293 | $20,293 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,011 | $5,011 |
Learn more about UC Merced tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 economics majors earned their bachelor's degree from UC Merced. Of these graduates, 63% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Merced with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UC Merced 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 UC Merced Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from UC Merced in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Merced 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of California - Merced.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 119 |
| Sociology | 119 |
| Anthropology | 17 |