Economics at University of California-Merced
Merced, California • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$66,770
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$66,770
Economics
National Average
$64,921
All schools, same program
School Average
$53,532
All programs at University of California-Merced
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
13
Completers (IPEDS)
777
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$19,303
Median Debt
0.29
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$161/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$66,770
Median Earnings
Economics at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University | $153,139 | $13,187 |
| University of Chicago | $127,832 | $13,395 |
| Amherst College | $127,636 | $16,662 |
| Stanford University | $127,416 | $12,500 |
| University of Pennsylvania | $125,816 | $14,621 |
| Middlebury College | $125,751 | $19,500 |
| Yale University | $125,006 | $12,562 |
| Harvard University | $124,570 | $6,617 |
| Dartmouth College | $118,120 | $18,132 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $117,355 | $25,000 |
Other Programs at University of California-Merced
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $82,725 | $20,816 |
| Computer Engineering | $80,693 | $19,003 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $78,386 | $18,498 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $69,970 | $20,619 |
| Economics (current) | $66,770 | $19,303 |
| Applied Mathematics | $65,623 | $15,500 |
| Chemistry | $56,584 | $14,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,183 | $16,000 |
| Biology, General | $52,891 | $18,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $52,020 | $17,132 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.