by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in economics at Cal Poly. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 15 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Cal Poly as a strong choice for economics, ranked #52 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 52 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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo awarded 20 master’s degrees in economics.
Cal Poly ranks competitively among schools offering economics at the master’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in California | 8 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 8 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 32 |
In the most recent graduating class, 85% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at Cal Poly are White. Approximately 45% 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 master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Cal Poly conferred 20 master’s completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 15% to women and 85% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (45%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Cal Poly. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics | 57 |