by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in California to review for the 2025 Best Applied Economics Schools in California ranking.
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Applied Economics Schools in California ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the applied economics degrees they offer, see the list below.
University of California - Los Angeles is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in applied economics. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in applied economics from University of California - Los Angeles
Explore all the Best Applied Economics Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 587 | 7 |
Applied Economics is one of 5 different types of Economics programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 5,258 |
| Econometrics & Quantitative Economics | 5,174 |
| Development Economics & International Development | 119 |
| Other Economics | 32 |
| International Economics | 25 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.