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Economics in California

Economics Schools in California

Jobs for Economics Grads in California

There are 356,830 people in the state and 2,896,860 people in the nation working in Economics jobs.

Economics Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Economics Jobs in California

In this state, Economics grads earn an average of $134,057. Nationwide, they make an average of $99,045.

Economics Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 46 colleges in California that offer Economics degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 25 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,763 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 9%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,259 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 28%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $57,445 a year. With an admission rate of 12%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,123 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 42%, getting in takes some planning. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,474 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 26%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,275 a year. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $33,932 a year. The school admits about 63% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $27,351 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,180 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,235 in their first year after graduation. About 34% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

#10

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,357 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,234 a year in tuition.

#11

Golden West College

Huntington Beach

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $31,054 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,196 a year.

#12

Grossmont College

El Cajon

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,419 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,332 a year in tuition.

#13

Moorpark College

Moorpark

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $72,619 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,416 a year.

#14

West Valley College

Saratoga

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $28,508 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,490 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,107 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 63% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

#16

Stanford University

Stanford

Graduates earn a median salary of $89,527 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 4% of applicants. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,434 after earning their degree at this institution. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

#18

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $31,115 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,432 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $68,541 after earning their degree at this institution. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

#20

Sierra College

Rocklin

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $30,747 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,156 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,614 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,288 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $58,993 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 80% of applicants. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

#23

Southwestern College

Chula Vista

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $32,035 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,344 a year in tuition.

#24

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $29,837 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,312 a year.

#25

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $33,848 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,340 a year.

Economics Careers in CA

Some of the careers Economics majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Economists 11% $73,611
Survey Researchers 11% $108,538
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 10% $124,518
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Environmental Economists 8% $86,726
Search Marketing Strategists 8% $85,177
Data Scientists 8% $106,295
Biostatisticians 7% $121,594
Statisticians 7% $130,349
Managers, All Other 6% $95,684

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Economics.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Political Science & Government 44,942
Sociology 31,380
General Social Sciences 17,510
International Relations & Security 13,035
Anthropology 10,768
Criminology 10,365
Geography & Cartography 7,105
Other Social Sciences 1,942

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