Economics

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

CIP 45.06

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$110,425Median earnings 4 years after

$87,173Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

22Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Economics at University of California-Santa Cruz earn a median of $62,051. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $100,743 four years after graduating (middle half: $74,382–$133,995).

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ChemistryBachelor's degree$39,700
PhysicsBachelor's degree$37,859
Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree$37,651
Non-Professional Legal StudiesBachelor's degree$36,941
Cognitive ScienceBachelor's degree$35,384
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $62,051 and $87,173 after five years.

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