by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Cal State LA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Cal State LA was ranked #380 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #46 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 360 |
| Best Economics Schools | 380 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Los Angeles handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in economics from Cal State LA. This makes it the #98 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal State LA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,877 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $51,722 for all economics students.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,076 | $1,076 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,011 | $1,011 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,658 | $18,658 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,858 | $6,858 |
Learn more about Cal State LA tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Cal State LA. About 25% of these graduates were women and the other 75% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Cal State LA 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 LA Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 87% of economics master's degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at California State University - Los Angeles.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 366 |
| Political Science & Government | 123 |
| Anthropology | 49 |
| Geography & Cartography | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.