by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how UCI UC Irvine compares to other colleges that offer economics.
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UCI UC Irvine holds a strong position among schools offering economics. More specifically it was ranked #121 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #20 in California.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Irvine conferred 381 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UCI UC Irvine earn a median of $63,977 a year. This is below $71,034, the median for all majors at UCI UC Irvine.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCI UC Irvine, economics graduates take on a median debt of $15,499 in student loans. This is below $16,539, the typical median for all majors at UCI UC Irvine.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,492 | $2,492 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 56% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at UCI UC Irvine were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 99 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 209 |
| Other Races | 14 |
In the most recent graduating class, 69% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at UCI UC Irvine are Non-Resident Alien. About 46% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of economics doctoral degree graduates at UCI UC Irvine were Non-Resident Alien. About 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Irvine with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of California-Irvine.
The economics program at UCI UC Irvine includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 86 |
UCI UC Irvine granted 86 completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 45% to women and 55% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (69%).