Economics at University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, California • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$73,904
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$73,904
Economics
National Average
$64,921
All schools, same program
School Average
$54,176
All programs at University of California-Santa Cruz
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
165
Completers (IPEDS)
777
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$18,017
Median Debt
0.24
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$150/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$73,904
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-Santa Cruz
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $120,756 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $118,191 | $23,434 |
| Computer Science | $101,953 | $16,499 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $99,815 | $16,796 |
| Economics | $89,229 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $86,880 | $20,020 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $83,334 | $23,000 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $78,567 | $16,519 |
| Economics (current) | $73,904 | $18,017 |
| Mathematics | $71,946 | $19,050 |
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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.