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2026 Best Econometrics & Quantitative Economics Schools in California

19 Colleges in the United States
4,385 Econometrics & Quantitative Economics Degrees Awarded
$67,165 Avg Early-Career Salary

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 33 schools to find the best for econometrics & quantitative economics students.

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Best Schools for Econometrics & Quantitative Economics in California

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the econometrics & quantitative economics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Econometrics & Quantitative Economics

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No school ranked higher than University Of California Berkeley this year for econometrics & quantitative economics. Set in the city of Berkeley, University Of California Berkeley is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. There were roughly 661 econometrics & quantitative economics students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Berkeley in the most recent data year. Graduates of the econometrics & quantitative economics program make about $80,446 in their early career. University Of California Berkeley graduates carry a median of $13,000 in student loans. See the full econometrics & quantitative economics program report for University Of California Berkeley

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A rank of #2 makes University Of California Santa Barbara one of the top schools for econometrics & quantitative economics. Set in the suburb of Santa Barbara, University Of California Santa Barbara is a very large public institution. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 694 econometrics & quantitative economics students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Santa Barbara in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, econometrics & quantitative economics degree recipients from University Of California Santa Barbara generally make around $66,334. Students borrow a median of $13,516 to complete this degree. Get the full econometrics & quantitative economics details for University Of California Santa Barbara

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Stanford University
Stanford, CA

A rank of #3 makes Stanford University one of the top schools for econometrics & quantitative economics. Stanford University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Stanford. Stanford University graduates 92% of students within six years. There were roughly 148 econometrics & quantitative economics students who graduated with this degree at Stanford University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, econometrics & quantitative economics degree recipients from Stanford University generally make around $98,104. Students borrow a median of $12,500 to complete this degree. See the full econometrics & quantitative economics program report for Stanford University

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University Of California Los Angeles is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in econometrics & quantitative economics, landing the #4 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Los Angeles. University Of California Los Angeles graduates 93% of students within six years. There were roughly 891 econometrics & quantitative economics students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Los Angeles in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, econometrics & quantitative economics degree recipients from University Of California Los Angeles generally make around $62,091. Typical student debt for the program is $15,000. See the full econometrics & quantitative economics program report for University Of California Los Angeles

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Students looking for a strong econometrics & quantitative economics program will find one at University Of Southern California, which ranked #5. University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. There were roughly 344 econometrics & quantitative economics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern California in the most recent data year. Graduates of the econometrics & quantitative economics program make about $57,060 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in econometrics & quantitative economics from University Of Southern California

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Claremont Mckenna College came in at #6 for econometrics & quantitative economics this year. Claremont Mckenna College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Claremont. About 91% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 99 econometrics & quantitative economics students who graduated with this degree at Claremont Mckenna College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the econometrics & quantitative economics program make about $89,505 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. Read more about the econometrics & quantitative economics program at Claremont Mckenna College

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Pomona College
Claremont, CA

Pomona College landed the #7 spot for econometrics & quantitative economics this year. Set in the suburb of Claremont, Pomona College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. Pomona College awarded about 44 econometrics & quantitative economics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their econometrics & quantitative economics degree from Pomona College earn around $70,051 in the first couple years of their career. Get the full econometrics & quantitative economics details for Pomona College

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California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo came in at #8 for econometrics & quantitative economics this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo graduates 86% of students within six years. About 20 econometrics & quantitative economics degrees were awarded at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo in the most recent year. Econometrics & Quantitative Economics graduates of California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo earn a median of $67,501 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete this degree. See the full econometrics & quantitative economics program report for California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo

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University Of California Davis placed #9 among the best econometrics & quantitative economics schools. Set in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 449 econometrics & quantitative economics students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Davis in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, econometrics & quantitative economics degree recipients from University Of California Davis generally make around $50,295. Typical student debt for the program is $13,000. Read more about the econometrics & quantitative economics program at University Of California Davis

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University Of California San Diego earned the #10 position for econometrics & quantitative economics this year. University Of California San Diego is a very large public school located in the city of La Jolla. University Of California San Diego graduates 86% of students within six years. There were roughly 260 econometrics & quantitative economics students who graduated with this degree at University Of California San Diego in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, econometrics & quantitative economics degree recipients from University Of California San Diego generally make around $51,192. Typical student debt for the program is $15,000. More information about a degree in econometrics & quantitative economics from University Of California San Diego

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California Institute Of Technology came in at #11 for econometrics & quantitative economics this year. Set in the city of Pasadena, California Institute Of Technology is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. California Institute Of Technology awarded about 20 econometrics & quantitative economics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the econometrics & quantitative economics program make about $173,344 in their early career. Get the full econometrics & quantitative economics details for California Institute Of Technology

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Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Scripps College landed the #12 spot for econometrics & quantitative economics this year. Located in the suburb of Claremont, Scripps College is a small private not-for-profit university. About 82% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 14 econometrics & quantitative economics students who graduated with this degree at Scripps College in the most recent data year. See the full econometrics & quantitative economics program report for Scripps College

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University Of California Santa Cruz came in at #13 for econometrics & quantitative economics this year. Set in the city of Santa Cruz, University Of California Santa Cruz is a very large public institution. University Of California Santa Cruz graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 46 econometrics & quantitative economics students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Santa Cruz in the most recent data year. Econometrics & Quantitative Economics graduates of University Of California Santa Cruz earn a median of $50,518 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,017 to complete this degree. See the full econometrics & quantitative economics program report for University Of California Santa Cruz

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Loyola Marymount University came in at #14 for econometrics & quantitative economics this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Los Angeles. About 79% of students finish within six years. About 63 econometrics & quantitative economics degrees were awarded at Loyola Marymount University in the most recent year. Econometrics & Quantitative Economics graduates of Loyola Marymount University earn a median of $53,206 early in their careers. Loyola Marymount University graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Get the full econometrics & quantitative economics details for Loyola Marymount University

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Claremont Graduate University landed the #15 spot for econometrics & quantitative economics this year. Located in the suburb of Claremont, Claremont Graduate University is a small private not-for-profit university. Claremont Graduate University awarded about 27 econometrics & quantitative economics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, econometrics & quantitative economics degree recipients from Claremont Graduate University generally make around $68,239. Read more about the econometrics & quantitative economics program at Claremont Graduate University

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Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Sonoma State University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best econometrics & quantitative economics schools. Set in the suburb of Rohnert Park, Sonoma State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Sonoma State University awarded about 22 econometrics & quantitative economics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their econometrics & quantitative economics degree from Sonoma State University earn around $53,825 in the first couple years of their career. Sonoma State University graduates carry a median of $20,125 in student loans. Get the full econometrics & quantitative economics details for Sonoma State University

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University Of California Irvine ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best econometrics & quantitative economics schools. Located in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public university. University Of California Irvine graduates 87% of students within six years. University Of California Irvine awarded about 86 econometrics & quantitative economics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the econometrics & quantitative economics program make about $44,087 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,499. Get the full econometrics & quantitative economics details for University Of California Irvine

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University Of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

University Of San Francisco placed #18 among the best econometrics & quantitative economics schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of San Francisco. University Of San Francisco graduates 70% of students within six years. University Of San Francisco awarded about 71 econometrics & quantitative economics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the econometrics & quantitative economics program make about $58,046 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. Get the full econometrics & quantitative economics details for University Of San Francisco

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San Jose State University earned the #19 position for econometrics & quantitative economics this year. Located in the city of San Jose, San Jose State University is a very large public university. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 56 econometrics & quantitative economics degrees were awarded at San Jose State University in the most recent year. Read more about the econometrics & quantitative economics program at San Jose State University

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San Francisco State University placed #20 among the best econometrics & quantitative economics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of San Francisco. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. About 13 econometrics & quantitative economics degrees were awarded at San Francisco State University in the most recent year. Econometrics & Quantitative Economics graduates of San Francisco State University earn a median of $46,310 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,750 to complete this degree. Get the full econometrics & quantitative economics details for San Francisco State University

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Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Occidental College landed the #21 spot for econometrics & quantitative economics this year. Occidental College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. About 26 econometrics & quantitative economics degrees were awarded at Occidental College in the most recent year. Students who receive their econometrics & quantitative economics degree from Occidental College earn around $64,885 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,590. Get the full econometrics & quantitative economics details for Occidental College

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University Of California Riverside placed #22 among the best econometrics & quantitative economics schools. University Of California Riverside is a very large public school located in the city of Riverside. About 76% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 319 econometrics & quantitative economics students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Riverside in the most recent data year. Students who receive their econometrics & quantitative economics degree from University Of California Riverside earn around $37,149 in the first couple years of their career. University Of California Riverside graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans. Get the full econometrics & quantitative economics details for University Of California Riverside

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University Of San Diego came in at #23 for econometrics & quantitative economics this year. Set in the city of San Diego, University Of San Diego is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. About 12 econometrics & quantitative economics degrees were awarded at University Of San Diego in the most recent year. Students who receive their econometrics & quantitative economics degree from University Of San Diego earn around $68,281 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,795 to complete this degree. See the full econometrics & quantitative economics program report for University Of San Diego

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 33 schools evaluated.

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