2024 Best Business Economics Schools in California
8
Colleges in California
1,248
Business Economics Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
business economics, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #130 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for business economics students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,248 degrees in business economics to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Business Economics School
The business economics program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Business Economics rankings. For our Best Overall Business Economics School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Business Economics Rankings by Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Business Economics Schools in California ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Best Schools for Business Economics in California
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the business economics degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top California Schools in Business Economics
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CA
706
Business Economics Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in business economics needs to look into University of California - Irvine. Located in the large city of Irvine, UC Irvine is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #61 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UC Irvine is a great university overall.
There were roughly 706 business economics students who graduated with this degree at UC Irvine in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in business economics from University of California - Irvine
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In CA
291
Business Economics Degrees Awarded
University of California - Santa Cruz is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in business economics. Located in the city of Santa Cruz, UC Santa Cruz is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #102 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UC Santa Cruz is a great university overall.
There were roughly 291 business economics students who graduated with this degree at UC Santa Cruz in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in business economics from University of California - Santa Cruz
Santa Clara University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in business economics. SCU is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Santa Clara. A Best Colleges rank of #50 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means SCU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 18 business economics students who graduated with this degree at SCU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in business economics from Santa Clara University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In CA
60
Business Economics Degrees Awarded
Westmont College is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in business economics. Located in the suburb of Santa Barbara, Westmont is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 62nd out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were approximately 60 business economics students who graduated with this degree at Westmont in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in business economics from Westmont College
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In CA
64
Business Economics Degrees Awarded
Located in the medium-sized city of Orange, Chapman is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 32nd out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were about 64 business economics students who graduated with this degree at Chapman in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in business economics from Chapman University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In CA
53
Business Economics Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Long Beach, CSULB is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #186 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means CSULB is a great university overall.
There were approximately 53 business economics students who graduated with this degree at CSULB in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in business economics from California State University - Long Beach
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In CA
University of Redlands is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Redlands. This university ranks 45th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were approximately 3 business economics students who graduated with this degree at University of Redlands in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in business economics from University of Redlands
Located in the large city of San Diego, UAGC is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 50th out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were approximately 28 business economics students who graduated with this degree at UAGC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in business economics from The University of Arizona Global Campus
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In CA
UCSB is a very large public university located in the suburb of Santa Barbara. A Best Colleges rank of #45 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UCSB is a great university overall.
There were about 3 business economics students who graduated with this degree at UCSB in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in business economics from University of California - Santa Barbara
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In CA
Located in the city of San Diego, PLNU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 69th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were roughly 2 business economics students who graduated with this degree at PLNU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in business economics from Point Loma Nazarene University
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