by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Cal Poly. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 41 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Cal Poly as a strong choice for economics, ranked #51 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 51 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in California | 9 of 114 |
The following degree levels are available for economics at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 57 |
| Master’s | 20 |
During the most recent reporting year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo conferred 57 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Cal Poly is a solid choice among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 9 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 10 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 49 |
Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at Cal Poly earn a median of $76,499 a year. This is lower than $77,339, the median for all majors at Cal Poly.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cal Poly, economics graduates take on a median debt of $18,500 in student loans. This is below $19,273, the typical median for all majors at Cal Poly.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $6,077 | $14,546 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 79% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal Poly were White. About 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Graduate study is also available at Cal Poly. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 20 |
