Economics at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
If you plan to study Economics, you may want to check out the program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is in Pomona, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Many students take online classes at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. Of 27,636 students, 742 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,977 (54%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Rankings can help you compare California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #55 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #65 of 129 |
| Best Value | California | #74 of 110 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #74 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #100 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #251 of 466 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #55 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #65 of 129 |
| Best Value | California | #74 of 110 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #74 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #100 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #251 of 466 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Students who complete California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,996 |
| 2 years | $37,568 |
| 4 years | $51,639 |
| 5 years | $74,722 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona report median earnings of $51,639, compared with $71,805 for all California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona comes in at $11,858.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
This Economics program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 45 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.