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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how UC Merced stacks up against peers offering economics.
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UC Merced holds a strong position among schools offering economics. In particular, it placed #255 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #40 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Merced conferred 17 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at UC Merced earn a median of $66,770 a year. This is above $62,823, the median for all majors at UC Merced.
To complete a bachelor’s at UC Merced, economics students accumulate a median of $19,303 in student loans. This is above $18,613, the typical median for all majors at UC Merced.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,393 | $2,393 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 71% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Merced were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 65% of graduates 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 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in economics from UC Merced were men.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at UC Merced are Asian. Roughly 100% of graduates 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 master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the economics majors at University of California-Merced.
The economics program at UC Merced includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 2 |
UC Merced granted 2 degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (100%).
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