Below are the key facts about this program at Sacramento State. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #24 out of 41 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Sacramento State as a strong choice for economics, ranked #152 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 152 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in California | 30 of 114 |
Here is each degree level offered in economics at Sacramento State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 138 |
| Master’s | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Sacramento conferred 138 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Sacramento State is a solid choice among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #24 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 24 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 27 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 137 |
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Sacramento State report a median salary of $58,522 a year. This is below $64,062, the median for all majors at Sacramento State.
To complete a bachelor’s at Sacramento State, economics graduates take on a median debt of $17,625 in student loans. This is higher than $17,571, the typical median for all majors at Sacramento State.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,934 | $1,934 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 76% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Sacramento State are Asian. Approximately 31% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Sacramento with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 43 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 22 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Sacramento State. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 6 |