We'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 SCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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SCU was ranked #62 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for economics majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #11 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Santa Clara University handed out 103 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 94 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at SCU is $62,432. This is higher than $45,868, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SCU, economics students borrow a median amount of $19,500 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 Santa Clara University.
Of the 103 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from SCU in 2021, 68% were men and 32% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Clara University with a bachelor's in economics.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 10 |
Black or African American | 5 |
Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
White | 46 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
Other Races | 16 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Political Science & Government | 102 |
Sociology | 20 |
Anthropology | 15 |
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