Economics at University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$88,311
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$88,311
Economics
National Average
$64,921
All schools, same program
School Average
$62,351
All programs at University of California-Santa Barbara
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
703
Completers (IPEDS)
777
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$13,440
Median Debt
0.15
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$112/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$88,311
Median Earnings
Economics at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University | $153,139 | $13,187 |
| University of Chicago | $127,832 | $13,395 |
| Amherst College | $127,636 | $16,662 |
| Stanford University | $127,416 | $12,500 |
| University of Pennsylvania | $125,816 | $14,621 |
| Middlebury College | $125,751 | $19,500 |
| Yale University | $125,006 | $12,562 |
| Harvard University | $124,570 | $6,617 |
| Dartmouth College | $118,120 | $18,132 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $117,355 | $25,000 |
Other Programs at University of California-Santa Barbara
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $118,830 | $13,500 |
| Computer Engineering | $114,658 | $14,410 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $102,419 | $15,500 |
| Education, General | $96,769 | — |
| Physics | $95,688 | — |
| Chemistry | $94,408 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $90,072 | $15,000 |
| Physics | $88,722 | $15,965 |
| Economics (current) | $88,311 | $13,440 |
| Chemical Engineering | $87,132 | $14,937 |
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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.