by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UC Riverside compares to other colleges that offer economics.
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UC Riverside is a solid choice among schools offering economics. More specifically it was ranked #192 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #31 in California.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Riverside awarded 315 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UC Riverside earn a median of $56,595 a year. This is below $57,708, the median for all majors at UC Riverside.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UC Riverside, economics students borrow a median amount of $18,500 in student loans. This is below $19,216, the typical median for all majors at UC Riverside.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,376 | $2,376 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 67% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Riverside are Asian. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Riverside with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 120 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 95 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 60 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Among recent graduates, 80% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at UC Riverside were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Riverside with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of economics doctoral degree graduates at UC Riverside are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 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-Riverside with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| 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-Riverside.
The economics program at UC Riverside breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 323 |
UC Riverside granted 323 completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (37%).