We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at USD. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #32 out of 41 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks USD as a strong choice for economics, ranked #221 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 221 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in California | 45 of 114 |
Here is each degree level granted in economics at USD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 12 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of San Diego handed out 12 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
USD is a solid choice among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #32 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 32 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 41 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 198 |
Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at USD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $71,933 a year. This is below $80,450, the median for all majors at USD.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,120 | $58,420 |
| Fees | $1,066 | $1,066 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 58% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at USD are White. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of San Diego with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
USD conferred 12 bachelor’s completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 42% to women and 58% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (33%).