Economics at California State University-Chico
If you are interested in studying Economics, take a look at what California State University-Chico. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Chico is located in Chico, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Chico
Many students take online classes at California State University-Chico. Of 15,257 students, 2,599 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,894 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at California State University-Chico
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Chico’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #48 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #58 of 129 |
| Best Value | California | #91 of 110 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #99 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #164 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #235 of 466 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from California State University-Chico
Students who complete California State University-Chico’s Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $41,725 |
| 3 years | $55,663 |
| 4 years | $59,360 |
| 5 years | $73,084 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Economics graduates from California State University-Chico take home a median $59,360, compared with $57,793 for all California State University-Chico graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from California State University-Chico is $19,150.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at California State University-Chico
This Economics program at California State University-Chico breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 18 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at California State University-Chico go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Economics graduates, 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
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