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Economics in California

Economics Schools in California

Jobs for Economics Grads in California

356,830 people in the state and 2,896,860 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Economics.

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. About 9% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,259 after earning their degree at this institution. About 28% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $57,445 in their first year after graduation. About 12% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,123 a year. The school admits about 42% of applicants. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

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. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $63,275 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 10% of applicants. 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. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

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. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

#10

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,357 after earning their degree at this institution. 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

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,419 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,332 a year in tuition.

#13

Moorpark College

Moorpark

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $72,619 after earning their degree at this institution. 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.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,107 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 63% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

#16

Stanford University

Stanford

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $89,527 after earning their degree at this institution. About 4% of those who apply are admitted. 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. With an admission rate of 94%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

#18

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $31,115 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,432 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $68,541 a year. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

#20

Sierra College

Rocklin

Graduates earn a median salary of $30,747 in their first year after graduation. 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.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $58,993 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 80%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

#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

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $29,837 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,312 a year in tuition.

#25

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $33,848 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,340 a year in tuition.

Economics Careers in CA

Some of the careers Economics majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary $69,831
Managers, All Other $95,684
Compliance Managers $117,178
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $124,518
Social Science Research Assistants $41,630
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927

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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