Business/Managerial Economics

Bachelor's degree · University of California-Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz, CA

CIP 52.06

$52,029Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$82,064Median earnings 4 years after
$89,932Median earnings 5 years after
$16,519Median federal debt
280Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Business/Managerial Economics at University of California-Santa Cruz earn a median of $52,029 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $77,981 four years after graduating (middle half: $55,058–$106,683). Median debt is $16,519, about 32% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Business/Managerial Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$83,604$17,332
University of California-Davis
Davis
$54,546$12,917
Westmont College
Santa Barbara
$54,457$25,000
Chapman University
Orange
$54,064$22,977
University of California-Irvine
Irvine
$44,277$15,000
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach
$38,967$18,329
University of California-Riverside
Riverside
$37,496$18,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Business/Managerial Economics graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz make?

The median salary is $52,029 one year after graduation and $89,932 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,519.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.