by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how UCSD UC San Diego compares to other colleges that offer economics.
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UCSD UC San Diego is in the top 15% of the country for economics. In particular, it placed #78 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-San Diego awarded 255 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at UCSD UC San Diego earn a median of $79,918 a year. This is lower than $84,922, the median for all majors at UCSD UC San Diego.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCSD UC San Diego, economics students borrow a median amount of $15,000 in student loans. This is below $17,106, the typical median for all majors at UCSD UC San Diego.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,528 | $3,528 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 69% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at UCSD UC San Diego were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 60 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 112 |
| Other Races | 11 |
For the most recent academic year available, 68% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at UCSD UC San Diego are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 63% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 58% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of economics doctoral degree graduates at UCSD UC San Diego are Non-Resident Alien. About 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-San Diego with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of California-San Diego.
The economics program at UCSD UC San Diego includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 290 |
| International Economics | 8 |
UCSD UC San Diego awarded 290 degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 32% to women and 68% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (46%).
UCSD UC San Diego granted 8 completions in international economics in the latest year of data — 38% to women and 62% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (88%).