by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how San Diego State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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San Diego State University holds a strong position among schools offering economics. Specifically, it ranked #132 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #22 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, San Diego State University handed out 203 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
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 |
For the most recent academic year available, 46% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at San Diego State University were White. Approximately 46% 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 master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at San Diego State University.