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. In addition, we cover how SFSU ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at SFSU was ranked #185 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #20 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 82 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 89 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 184 |
| Best Economics Schools | 185 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Francisco State University handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 74 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in economics from SFSU. This makes it the #177 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 SFSU is $46,310. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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 | $1,682 | $1,682 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,099 | $1,099 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,955 | $17,955 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
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Of the 58 economics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SFSU, about 84% were men and 16% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the SFSU economics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SFSU Online Learning page.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from SFSU in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at San Francisco State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 122 |
| Sociology | 122 |
| International Relations & National Security | 64 |
| Anthropology | 46 |
| Geography & Cartography | 36 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.