by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Cal State LA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Cal State LA was ranked #398 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #42 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Los Angeles handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in economics from Cal State LA. This makes it the #98 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal State LA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,629 a year. This is less than $45,868, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cal State LA, economics students borrow a median amount of $11,000 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 - Los Angeles.
Of the 19 economics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Cal State LA, about 68% were men and 32% were women.
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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 12 economics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Cal State LA, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 402 |
| Political Science & Government | 102 |
| Anthropology | 44 |
| Geography & Cartography | 12 |
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