Economics at University of California-Santa Cruz

Master's degree graduates in economics from University of California-Santa Cruz earn a median of $72,538 one year after graduating and $110,425 after four years.

Earnings after 1 year
$72,538
After 4 years
$110,425
Median debt
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Graduates (2 yrs)
46

That is 3% below the national median of $74,869 for this degree. It ranks 20th of 31 colleges for first-year earnings in economics (master's degree).

Economics (Master's degree) at University of California-Santa Cruz vs. nationally

University of California-Santa CruzTypical college
Earnings after 1 year$72,538$74,869
Earnings after 4 years$110,425$105,001
Median debt—$39,350

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Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education from tax records. Debt is the median federal loan balance at graduation.

Other master's degree programs at University of California-Santa Cruz

ProgramEarnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research$62,694$29,851

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Frequently asked questions

How much do University of California-Santa Cruz economics graduates make?

Graduates with a master's degree in economics from University of California-Santa Cruz earn a median of $72,538 one year after graduation and $110,425 four years after.