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Economics Schools in California

736 Economics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Economics is the 35th most popular major in the state out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in California

Economics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 532
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 203
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 203
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 203
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In California, a economics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of economics majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 24.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 55.0%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in California

167,800 people in the state and 1,144,130 in the nation are employed in jobs related to economics.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in California

In this state, economics grads earn an average of $124,430. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 62%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. In their early career, USC grads earn an average salary of $65,748.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,023. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,427 after earning their degree at this institution.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. In their early career, UC Santa Cruz grads earn an average salary of $45,632. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at UC Santa Cruz.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,032. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at UC Berkeley. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,768. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,844 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 0.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,949 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 42%. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,252. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years.

Economics Careers in CA

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 28% $68,770
Economics Professors 20% $125,160
Managers 11% $129,300
Survey Researchers 6% $63,810
Economists 6% $114,660

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to economics.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
International Relations & Security 534
Sociology 269
Political Science & Government 243
Geography & Cartography 196
Anthropology 193
Urban Studies 101
Other Social Sciences 84
Criminology 81

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