Economics at University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 159 graduates a year
University of California-Santa Cruz graduates in economics earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Santa Cruz Compares for Economics
All 368 colleges reporting economics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $166,678 | $146,777 | #5 | $80,888 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $161,149 | $172,936 | #1 | $98,649 |
| 3 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $160,763 | $141,099 | #6 | $103,041 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $159,578 | $156,784 | #2 | $92,075 |
| 5 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $155,592 | $137,015 | #8 | $103,993 |
| 6 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $152,929 | $140,863 | #7 | $94,675 |
| 7 | Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | $146,524 | $133,327 | #9 | $89,505 |
| 8 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $144,886 | $147,350 | #4 | $86,284 |
| 9 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $142,936 | $128,688 | #17 | $82,617 |
| 10 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $141,730 | $124,808 | #19 | $90,568 |
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| 204 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown, PA | $76,549 | $77,851 | #191 | $50,529 |
| 205 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $76,549 | $77,851 | #192 | $50,529 |
| 206 | Towson University Towson, MD | $76,509 | $67,146 | #288 | $50,910 |
| 207 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $76,382 | $69,503 | #266 | $50,518 |
| 208 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $76,360 | $81,275 | #145 | $47,743 |
| 209 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $76,296 | $69,474 | #267 | $46,046 |
| 210 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $76,123 | $85,468 | #117 | $52,212 |
Other Economics Credentials at University of California-Santa Cruz
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $110,425 | — |
Other Majors at University of California-Santa Cruz by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Santa Cruz economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,518 one year after graduating and $76,382 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Santa Cruz rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, University of California-Santa Cruz ranks #207 by median pay four years after graduation, and #266 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at University of California-Santa Cruz worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,017.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.