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 UCSD ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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UCSD was ranked #46 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for economics majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #8 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 430 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 436 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in economics from UCSD. This makes it the #47 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCSD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,192 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $51,722 for all economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCSD, economics students borrow a median amount of $36,174 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 UCSD is $249 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 | $3,431 | $3,431 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,307 | $1,307 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,198 | $17,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,735 | $4,735 |
Learn more about UCSD tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 430 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from UCSD. About 40% of these graduates were women and the other 60% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 121 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 205 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UCSD 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 UCSD Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who earned a master's degree in Economics from UCSD in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of California - San Diego.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 380 |
| Sociology | 139 |
| International Relations & National Security | 123 |
| Anthropology | 69 |
| Other Social Sciences | 59 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.