Business Economics Schools in California

#1

University of California-Irvine

Irvine

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,474 after earning their degree at this institution. About 26% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

#2

University of California-Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz

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%.

#3

Westmont College

Santa Barbara

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,671 a year. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Chapman University

Orange

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,757 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 56%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

#5

California State University-Long Beach

Long Beach

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,082 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 47% of applicants. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Ashford University

San Diego

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,447 in their first year after graduation. The full-time student retention rate is 31%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,160 a year.

#7

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $72,660 a year. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

#8

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,824 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 79% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

#9

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $102,669 a year. The school admits about 3% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

#10

University of California-Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,259 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 28%, getting in takes some planning. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

#11

University of Redlands

Redlands

Graduates earn a median salary of $51,944 in their first year after graduation. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.