2023 Best Value Economics Schools in the Far Western US Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Economics School for You
Economics is the #19 most popular major in the country with 49,055 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Economics Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 80 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which programs offered the best value experiences for economics students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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2023 Best Value Economics Schools in the Far Western US Region
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for economics majors pursuing a .
Top 15% Best Economics Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Santa Rosa Junior College the best value school in the Far Western US Region for economics students. SRJC is a large public school located in the city of Santa Rosa.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at SRJC are $8,952 a year.
SRJC also claimed a spot on our Best Economics Schools in the Far Western US Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend East Los Angeles College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Economics Schools in the Far Western US Region list. East Los Angeles College is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Monterey Park.
East Los Angeles College undergraduate students pay an average of $9,012 in tuition and fees each year.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means California State University - East Bay is a great value for economics students. Cal State East Bay is a large public school located in the suburb of Hayward.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Cal State East Bay are $18,875 per year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend California State University - Channel Islands. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Economics Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the suburb of Camarillo, CSUCI is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CSUCI are $18,697 per year. Economics majors at CSUCI take out an average of $15,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Claremont McKenna College is a great value for economics students. Claremont McKenna is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Claremont.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Claremont McKenna are $58,111 per year. After completing their degree, economics graduates from Claremont McKenna carry an average student debtload of $12,500.
California State University - Fresno ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Economics Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Fresno State is a very large public school located in the large city of Fresno.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Fresno State are $18,533 per year. On average, economics graduates from Fresno State take out $13,198 in student loans while working on their degree.
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San Jose State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Economics Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the city of San Jose, San Jose State is a public school with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at San Jose State are $19,732 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, San Jose State also is in the top 20% of our Best Economics Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
San Diego State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for economics students. It came in at #8 on the list. SDSU is a fairly large public school located in the large city of San Diego.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at SDSU are $20,016 a year. After completing their degree, economics graduates from SDSU carry an average student debtload of $16,633. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $221.
Antelope Valley College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value economics programs. Located in the suburb of Lancaster, Antelope Valley College is a public college with a large student population.
Antelope Valley College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,980 in tuition and fees each year.
With a ranking of #10, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo did quite well on this year’s best value schools for economics students. Located in the small suburb of San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo undergraduate students pay an average of $28,105 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, economics graduates from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo carry an average student debtload of $19,074. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $367.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo also did well on our Best Economics Schools in the Far Western US Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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University of Alaska Anchorage did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for economics students. It came in at #10 on the list. UAA is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Anchorage.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UAA are $25,228 a year.
Sonoma State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Economics Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Rohnert Park, SSU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SSU are $19,868 per year. Economics majors at SSU take out an average of $22,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great value schools for Economics students in the Far Western US Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Economics Schools in the Far Western US Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | University of California - Berkeley | Berkeley, CA |
| 14 | California State University - Sacramento | Sacramento, CA |
| 15 | California State University - San Marcos | San Marcos, CA |
| 15 | Butte College | Oroville, CA |
Best Economics Colleges by State
Explore the best economics schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 10,510 |
| Washington | 713 |
| Oregon | 596 |
| Nevada | 147 |
| Hawaii | 92 |
| Alaska | 17 |
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Economics Related Majors for Economics
Economics is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 49,282 |
| Sociology | 38,475 |
| General Social Sciences | 18,997 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14,306 |
| Anthropology | 11,415 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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