Economics
Bachelor's degree · California State University-Bakersfield · Bakersfield, CA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$78,029Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
18Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at California State University-Bakersfield earn a median of $78,029. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $82,686 four years after graduating (middle half: $58,184–$116,323).
Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University Stanford | $98,104 | $12,500 |
| Claremont McKenna College Claremont | $89,505 | $12,000 |
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | $80,446 | $12,650 |
| Santa Clara University Santa Clara | $76,606 | $19,500 |
| Northeastern University Oakland Oakland | $70,531 | $23,250 |
| Pomona College Claremont | $70,051 | — |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo | $67,501 | $17,500 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara | $66,334 | $13,440 |
| Occidental College Los Angeles | $64,885 | $23,000 |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $62,091 | $15,000 |
| Pitzer College Claremont | $59,767 | — |
| University of San Francisco San Francisco | $58,046 | $21,500 |
| California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo | $57,440 | — |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles | $57,060 | $13,850 |
| Pepperdine University Malibu | $54,267 | $24,250 |
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$85,224 - Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree
$43,534 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$38,294 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$51,882 - Social WorkMaster's degree
$64,084 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
$60,474 - Public AdministrationBachelor's degree
$63,595 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$43,480 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$60,583 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$34,246 - Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesBachelor's degree
$69,989 - Environmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyBachelor's degree
$63,823 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree
$26,755 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$52,590 - Biological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBachelor's degree
$33,118 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$42,366
Frequently asked questions
How much do Economics graduates from California State University-Bakersfield make?
The median salary is $78,029.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.