by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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 USD ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at USD was ranked #203 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #25 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of San Diego handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 53% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,050 a year. This is higher than $45,868, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of San Diego.
The economics program at USD awarded 58 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 48% of these degrees went to men with the other 52% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of San Diego with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 63 |
| Sociology | 48 |
| International Relations & National Security | 46 |
| Anthropology | 2 |
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