Below are the key facts about this program at UC Davis. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #10 out of 41 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UC Davis highly for economics, coming in at #58 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 58 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in California | 10 of 114 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in economics at UC Davis, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 432 |
| Master’s | 22 |
| Doctoral | 33 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Davis awarded 432 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
UC Davis is a solid choice among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 10 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 11 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 54 |
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UC Davis report a median salary of $71,906 a year. This is above $64,648, the median for all majors at UC Davis.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UC Davis, economics students accumulate a median of $13,000 in student loans. This is below $14,443, the typical median for all majors at UC Davis.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,544 | $3,544 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 62% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Davis are Non-Resident Alien. About 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Davis with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 134 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 160 |
| Other Races | 30 |
UC Davis awarded 432 bachelor’s completions in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 38% to women and 62% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (37%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UC Davis. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 22 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 33 |