by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at San Diego State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #22 out of 41 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks San Diego State University as a strong choice for economics, ranked #145 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 145 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in California | 29 of 114 |
Here is each degree level available for economics at San Diego State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 203 |
| Master’s | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, San Diego State University awarded 203 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
San Diego State University ranks competitively among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #22 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 22 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 24 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 128 |
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University report a median salary of $61,799 a year. This is lower than $63,824, the median for all majors at San Diego State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at San Diego State University, economics students borrow a median amount of $15,250 in student loans. This is below $16,292, the typical median for all majors at San Diego State University.
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 | $2,644 | $2,644 |
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Among recent graduates, 69% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at San Diego State University were White. Roughly 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 13 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at San Diego State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 13 |
