Economics at University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, California • Doctoral
Median Earnings
$187,289
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$187,289
Economics
National Average
$111,306
All schools, same program
School Average
$75,711
All programs at University of California-San Diego
Program Details
Doctoral
Credential Level
22
Completers (IPEDS)
136
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$187,289
Median Earnings
Economics at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of California-San Diego (this school) | $187,289 | — |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $136,278 | — |
| University of Oregon | $84,653 | — |
| University of California-Irvine | $78,971 | — |
| George Mason University | $69,338 | — |
Other Programs at University of California-San Diego
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $245,333 | $25,903 |
| Economics (current) | $187,289 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $167,912 | — |
| Engineering, Other | $159,179 | — |
| Physics | $156,509 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $132,436 | $34,311 |
| Computer Science | $131,731 | $16,166 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $131,462 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $130,212 | $92,221 |
| Computer Engineering | $126,160 | $18,414 |
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About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.