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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UC Merced ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at UC Merced was ranked #311 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #34 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Merced handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 154% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Merced go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,771 a year. This is less than $45,868, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Merced, economics students borrow a median amount of $19,303 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,987.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of California - Merced.
The economics program at UC Merced awarded 33 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 55% of these degrees went to men with the other 45% going to women.
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 | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 94 |
| Sociology | 92 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
