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Applied Economics at University of California - Los Angeles

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, and more. We've also included details on how UCLA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in applied economics.

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Applied Economics Degrees Available at UCLA

• Master’s Degree in Applied Economics

UCLA Applied Economics Rankings

UCLA was ranked #4 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for applied economics majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.

Popularity of Applied Economics at UCLA

In 2021, 32 students received their master’s degree in applied economics from UCLA. This makes it the #2 most popular school for applied economics master’s degree candidates in the country.

Applied Economics Student Diversity at UCLA

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the applied economics majors at University of California - Los Angeles.

UCLA Applied Economics Master’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 38% of applied economics master's degrees went to men and 63% went to women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a master's in applied economics.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	2
Non-Resident Aliens	29
Other Races	0

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics	736
Development Economics & International Development	116

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Nikhil Kulkarni under License

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