by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how CSULB ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at CSULB was ranked #158 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #19 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 157 |
| Best Economics Schools | 158 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Long Beach handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in economics from CSULB. This makes it the #177 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSULB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,475 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 | $1,266 | $1,266 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,490 | $1,490 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,612 | $15,612 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,306 | $4,306 |
Learn more about CSULB tuition and fees.
Of the 76 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from CSULB in 2022, 66% were men and 34% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 2 |
CSULB 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 CSULB Online Learning page.
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from CSULB in 2022, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at California State University - Long Beach.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 306 |
| Political Science & Government | 206 |
| Anthropology | 87 |
| Geography & Cartography | 73 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.