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Best Economics Schools in California
Top Economics programs in California ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 35
Avg major earnings: $90,920
Top Economics Programs in California
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford University #3 national | $127,416 |
| 2 | UCLA #6 national | $81,475 |
| 3 | Pomona College #13 national | $100,669 |
| 4 | Claremont McKenna College #19 national | $115,832 |
| 5 | USC #26 national | $76,486 |
| 6 | UC Berkeley #36 national | $106,624 |
| 7 | UC Davis #40 national | $71,906 |
| 8 | UC Irvine #47 national | $63,977 |
| 9 | UC Santa Barbara #48 national | $88,311 |
| 10 | Cal Poly SLO #52 national | $76,499 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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