Business Economics at University of California-Santa Cruz
If you plan to study Business Economics, you may want to check out the program at University of California-Santa Cruz. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of California-Santa Cruz is in Santa Cruz, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 306 business economics degrees were granted at University of California-Santa Cruz.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Santa Cruz
Distance learning is available at University of California-Santa Cruz. Among 19,938 students, 166 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,098 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Business Economics Rankings at University of California-Santa Cruz
Rankings can help you compare University of California-Santa Cruz’s Business Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 8 |
| Best Value | California | #3 of 7 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #3 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #9 of 93 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #30 of 93 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Business Economics graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Business Economics graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz are 31% women (96) and 69% men (210).
Business Economics Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Santa Cruz
Of the 306 bachelor’s business economics degrees awarded at University of California-Santa Cruz, 31% were women (96) and 69% were men (210).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 87 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 71 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 94 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 18 |
| International (Nonresident) | 27 |
Minority students account for 63% of Business Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz, above the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Business Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Business Economics program at University of California-Santa Cruz pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Business Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Management Analysts | $51,034 |
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
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