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Economics at California State University-Bakersfield

If you are interested in studying Economics, take a look at what California State University-Bakersfield. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

California State University-Bakersfield sits in Bakersfield, CA.

Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Bakersfield

Online coursework is an option at California State University-Bakersfield. Of 10,419 students, 1,212 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,881 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Economics Rankings at California State University-Bakersfield

Use these rankings to compare California State University-Bakersfield’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Nationwide #44 of 463
Best Value California #46 of 110
Best Value Far Western (Region) #46 of 129
Best Schools (Quality) California #59 of 110
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #70 of 129
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #268 of 466

Earnings for Economics Graduates from California State University-Bakersfield

Those who finish California State University-Bakersfield’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Economics at California State University-Bakersfield
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $38,472
2 years $49,683

More Specific Economics Concentrations at California State University-Bakersfield

This Economics program at California State University-Bakersfield breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Economics 11

Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates

Students who finish Economics program at California State University-Bakersfield work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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

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