by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UCI UC Irvine. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #20 out of 41 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UCI UC Irvine among the top schools in the country for economics, ranked #130 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 130 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in California | 24 of 114 |
The following degree levels are offered in economics at UCI UC Irvine, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 381 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Irvine handed out 381 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
UCI UC Irvine ranks competitively among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #20 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 20 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 22 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 123 |
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UCI UC Irvine earn a median of $63,977 a year. This is below $71,034, the median for all majors at UCI UC Irvine.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCI UC Irvine, economics graduates take on a median debt of $15,499 in student loans. This is below $16,539, the typical median for all majors at UCI UC Irvine.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,492 | $2,492 |
Read more about UCI UC Irvine tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 56% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at UCI UC Irvine were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Irvine with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 99 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 209 |
| Other Races | 14 |
UCI UC Irvine granted 55 bachelor’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 49% to women and 51% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (76%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UCI UC Irvine. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 13 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 18 |
