by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Cal State LA. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #41 out of 41 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Cal State LA among the top schools in the country for economics, coming in at #333 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 333 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in California | 77 of 114 |
Here is each degree level offered in economics at Cal State LA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-Los Angeles conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Cal State LA holds a strong position among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #41 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 41 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 54 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 281 |
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cal State LA, economics students borrow a median amount of $11,000 in student loans. This is lower than $14,455, the typical median for all majors at Cal State LA.
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 | $1,080 | $1,080 |
Learn more about Cal State LA tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 62% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State LA were Hispanic or Latino. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Cal State LA. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 8 |