by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UC Riverside. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #31 out of 41 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UC Riverside highly for economics, coming in at #215 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 215 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in California | 43 of 114 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in economics at UC Riverside, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 315 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Riverside awarded 315 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
UC Riverside is a solid choice among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #31 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 31 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 38 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 193 |
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UC Riverside earn a median of $56,595 a year. This is below $57,708, the median for all majors at UC Riverside.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UC Riverside, economics students borrow a median amount of $18,500 in student loans. This is below $19,216, the typical median for all majors at UC Riverside.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,376 | $2,376 |
Learn more about UC Riverside tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Riverside are Asian. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Riverside with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 120 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 95 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 60 |
| Other Races | 13 |
UC Riverside awarded 310 bachelor’s completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (38%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UC Riverside. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 8 |
