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General Economics in California

General Economics Schools in California

4,966 General Economics students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A General Economics major is the 156th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Economics Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 46
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 22.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.7%
  • White: 26.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.3%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for General Economics Grads in California

There are 69,210 people in the state and 505,930 people in the nation working in general economics jobs.

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Wages for General Economics Jobs in California

A typical salary for a general economics grad in the state is $124,430, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,949 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending SDSU will pay a net price of $12,721.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $29,462. It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,253 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.93 years to complete their degree at Cal State East Bay. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,159.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

A typical student attending Cal State LA will pay a net price of $5,385. The full-time teacher rate is 44%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
30,014 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 77% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 46%. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,370. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 65% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 44%.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
32,293 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 45%. This public school has an average net price of $10,911. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 45%. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,721.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,912. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

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General Economics Careers in CA

Some of the careers general economics majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Managers 11% $129,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Quantitative Economics 553
Applied Economics 33
Other Economics 22
International Economics 10

View all majors related to General Economics

View Nationwide General Economics Report

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