Economics at California State University-Los Angeles
If you plan to study Economics, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Los Angeles. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Los Angeles is in Los Angeles, CA.
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Studying Online at California State University-Los Angeles
Many students take online classes at California State University-Los Angeles. Among 23,163 students, 1,217 (5%) studied exclusively online and 10,921 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at California State University-Los Angeles
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Los Angeles’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #33 of 110 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #33 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #47 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #94 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #108 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #366 of 466 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #33 of 110 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #33 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #47 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #94 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #108 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #366 of 466 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from California State University-Los Angeles
Students who complete California State University-Los Angeles’s Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,629 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Economics graduates from California State University-Los Angeles is $11,000.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at California State University-Los Angeles
This Economics program at California State University-Los Angeles offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 29 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at California State University-Los Angeles pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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 |
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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