by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how CSUSM ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at CSUSM was ranked #281 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #32 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - San Marcos handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSUSM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,626 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,868 for all economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CSUSM, economics students borrow a median amount of $17,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,987.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at California State University - San Marcos.
Of the 54 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from CSUSM in 2020-2021, 91% were men and 9% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - San Marcos with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 276 |
| Political Science & Government | 85 |
| General Social Sciences | 30 |
| Anthropology | 19 |
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