Economics at University of San Diego
If you plan to study Economics, you may want to check out the program at University of San Diego. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of San Diego sits in San Diego, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of San Diego
Many students take online classes at University of San Diego. Among 9,714 students, 1,470 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at University of San Diego
These rankings give you a sense of how University of San Diego’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #44 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #51 of 129 |
| Best Value | California | #102 of 110 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #117 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #222 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #394 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from University of San Diego
Those who finish University of San Diego’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 | $55,050 |
| 2 years | $50,856 |
| 3 years | $55,016 |
| 4 years | $71,933 |
| 5 years | $70,256 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Economics graduates from University of San Diego earn a median of $71,933, compared with $80,450 for all University of San Diego graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at University of San Diego
This Economics program at University of San Diego includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 12 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at University of San Diego pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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
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