by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Cal State Fullerton ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Cal State Fullerton was ranked #200 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #22 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 92 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 100 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 186 |
| Best Economics Schools | 200 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Fullerton handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 45% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in economics from Cal State Fullerton. This makes it the #142 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal State Fullerton go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,993 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $51,722 for all economics students.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,331 | $1,331 |
| Books and Supplies | $965 | $965 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,348 | $18,348 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,254 | $4,254 |
Learn more about Cal State Fullerton tuition and fees.
Of the 40 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from Cal State Fullerton in 2021-2022, 73% were men and 28% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fullerton with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Cal State Fullerton does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal State Fullerton Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students earned a master's degree in economics from Cal State Fullerton. About 20% of these graduates were women and the other 80% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fullerton with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at California State University - Fullerton.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 392 |
| Political Science & Government | 113 |
| Anthropology | 55 |
| Geography & Cartography | 42 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.