Economics Degree

The economics program at Claremont Graduate University prepares students for careers as a consultant, financial analyst, market analyst, public policy analyst, purchasing manager, and research assistant. The program focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation, and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Program courses include: economic theory, micro and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and public policy issues. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer economics degrees.

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Claremont Graduate University

50 Frida Kahlo Drive, San Francisco, CA

Located in Claremont, California, Claremont Graduate University is a nonprofit private graduate level school. The enrollment at this school is close to two thousand students yearly. This school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities to offer graduate level awards in a number of programs.

Graduate level tuition is expected to cost nearly $38,000 annually. There may be on-campus housing offered for students and costs around $7,000 for the year. For more information please check with the school's housing office.

Students may select from several areas of study, including:

• Business Administration
• Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
• Psychology
• Fine Studio Arts
• Religious Studies

For more details regarding enrollment, financial aid and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.cgu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Economics Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Claremont Graduate University has offered the following program levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Economists

Description

Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, economists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 200
  • Average Hourly Rate: $60.05
  • Average Annual Salary: $124900
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 480
  • Average Hourly Rate: $54.74
  • Average Annual Salary: $113860

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).