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Economics at California State University–Fresno

California State University–Fresno graduates about 383 economics majors a year, 8% of its graduating class. That puts it 424th of 683 schools we score for economics, a light program at 39 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 36 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 64% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $50,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.87×).

39/100Light#424 of 683 for economics →
Graduates a year3838% of the class
Courses in the catalog36more than 64% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$50,0000.87× the same major nationally
Research in the field$156Ka year, NSF
Admit rate95%whole school

Around California State University–Fresno

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Where economics happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Leon S Peters Business Center, Social Science.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 18 · Dorm 11 · Arts 3 · Dining 2 · Offices 2 · Athletics 1.

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Nearby in the economics ranking

  1. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 40
  2. Cedarville University 40
  3. Western Illinois University 40
  4. Salve Regina University 40
  5. Texas State University 39
  6. Appalachian State University 39
  7. University of Northern Colorado 39
  8. SUNY Buffalo State University 39

Other strong majors at California State University–Fresno

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares California State University–Fresno with every school we score in economics. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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