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Economics Schools in California

10,520 students earned Economics degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Economics is the 12th most popular major in the state out of a total 333 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
Bachelor’s Degree 6,623
Associate Degree 3,151
Master’s Degree 532
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 203
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 203
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 203
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 10
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 10
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 10
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: 24.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.6%
  • White: 24.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 24.4%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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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:

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

The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,427 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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

Graduates earn an average $65,914 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $16,032.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,496 after earning their degree at this institution. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years.

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

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, UC Davis grads earn an average salary of $54,621. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

490 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. In their early career, UC Irvine grads earn an average salary of $52,679. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,209.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending UCSD will pay a net price of $15,240.

375 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,632 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

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

70% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at USC. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%.

328 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,034 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 39%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,703. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid.

259 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. 52% of the teachers are full time.

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
Sociology 15,498
General Social Sciences 9,314
Political Science & Government 8,494
Anthropology 2,821
Criminology 1,459
International Relations & Security 1,379
Geography & Cartography 1,100
Other Social Sciences 441

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