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. Also, learn how SDSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at SDSU was ranked #122 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #13 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 122 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 124 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 177 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 240 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in economics from SDSU. This makes it the #67 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at SDSU is $44,125. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SDSU, economics students borrow a median amount of $35,137 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $39,273.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at SDSU is $246 per month.
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 | $2,548 | $2,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $908 | $908 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,630 | $21,630 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
Learn more about SDSU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 177 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from SDSU. About 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 22 |
SDSU 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 SDSU Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in Economics from SDSU in 2021-2022, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SDSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at San Diego State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 174 |
| Political Science & Government | 143 |
| International Relations & National Security | 91 |
| General Social Sciences | 54 |
| Anthropology | 37 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.