Economics at California State University-Long Beach
What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, take a look at what California State University-Long Beach. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Long Beach is in Long Beach, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 60 economics degrees were awarded at California State University-Long Beach.
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Studying Online at California State University-Long Beach
Many students take online classes at California State University-Long Beach. Of 42,003 students, 2,404 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 20,273 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at California State University-Long Beach
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Long Beach’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #39 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #45 of 129 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #53 of 129 |
| Best Value | California | #55 of 110 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #59 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #200 of 466 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from California State University-Long Beach
Students who complete California State University-Long Beach’s Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,911 |
| 2 years | $40,179 |
| 3 years | $48,006 |
| 4 years | $62,301 |
| 5 years | $66,961 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Economics graduates from California State University-Long Beach earn a median of $62,301, compared with $62,831 for all California State University-Long Beach graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Economics graduates from California State University-Long Beach comes in at $18,375.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Economics graduates at California State University-Long Beach, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Economics graduates at California State University-Long Beach are 23% women (14) and 77% men (46).
Economics Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Long Beach
Of the 54 bachelor’s economics degrees awarded at California State University-Long Beach, 24% were women (13) and 76% were men (41).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 21 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 14 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 70% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach, higher than the national average of 34%.*
Economics Master’s Program at California State University-Long Beach
Among the 6 master’s economics graduates at California State University-Long Beach, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics master’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 100% of Economics master’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach, higher than the national average of 14%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at California State University-Long Beach
The Economics program at California State University-Long Beach offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 60 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at California State University-Long Beach work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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