Economics at University of California-Irvine
What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, you may want to check out the program at University of California-Irvine. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of California-Irvine is in Irvine, CA.
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Online Class Availability at University of California-Irvine
Distance learning is available at University of California-Irvine. Among 37,297 students, 614 (2%) studied exclusively online and 12,862 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at University of California-Irvine
These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-Irvine’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #24 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #28 of 129 |
| Best Value | California | #76 of 110 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #76 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #97 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #149 of 466 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #24 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #28 of 129 |
| Best Value | California | #76 of 110 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #76 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #97 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #149 of 466 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #24 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #28 of 129 |
| Best Value | California | #76 of 110 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #76 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #97 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #149 of 466 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from University of California-Irvine
Graduates of University of California-Irvine’s Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,188 |
| 2 years | $37,551 |
| 3 years | $49,292 |
| 4 years | $63,977 |
| 5 years | $73,054 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Economics graduates from University of California-Irvine take home a median $63,977, compared with $71,034 for all University of California-Irvine graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Economics graduates from University of California-Irvine stands at $15,499.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at University of California-Irvine
This Economics program at University of California-Irvine breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 326 |
| Quantitative Economics | 86 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at University of California-Irvine go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.