Best California colleges with Economics degrees

What California colleges offer economics classes in 2025?

There are 80 California colleges where you can study and earn a degree in economics. These are the top ranked colleges offering majors in economics based on the CollegeSimply ranking methodology. The average net price to attend these colleges is $17,007 per year. California State University Channel Islands offers the cheapest economics degree with an average net price of $10,931 annually. Search the entire U.S. for Economics programs.

Major:Economics California Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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College of the Desert
D
Palm Desert, CA

College of the Desert

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 10,764enrollment
  • $14,391net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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El Camino Community College District
E
Torrance, CA

El Camino Community College District

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 21,599enrollment
  • $7,496net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 27

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Foothill College
F
Los Altos Hills, CA

Foothill College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 12,931enrollment
  • $9,665net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Fullerton College
F
Fullerton, CA
 

Fullerton College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 18,569enrollment
  • $10,316net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Grossmont College
G
El Cajon, CA

Grossmont College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 13,591enrollment
  • $6,298net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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Harvey Mudd College
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Claremont, CA

Harvey Mudd College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 949enrollment
  • $42,720net price
  • 13%acceptance rate
  • 1480-1560SAT range
  • 34-36ACT range
  • 3.96Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 5

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Irvine Valley College
I
Irvine, CA
 

Irvine Valley College

Public 2 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 11,994enrollment
  • $5,189net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Los Angeles Valley College
L
Valley Glen, CA

Los Angeles Valley College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 15,733enrollment
  • $11,547net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Mills College
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Oakland, CA

Mills College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 658enrollment
  • -net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1390-1520SAT range
  • 31-33ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

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MiraCosta College
M
Oceanside, CA

MiraCosta College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 11,707enrollment
  • $7,972net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Monterey Peninsula College
M
Monterey, CA

Monterey Peninsula College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,351enrollment
  • $14,880net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 29

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Orange Coast College
O
Costa Mesa, CA
 

Orange Coast College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 17,085enrollment
  • $7,557net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Palomar College
P
San Marcos, CA

Palomar College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 18,815enrollment
  • $7,951net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
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Pitzer College
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P
Claremont, CA

Pitzer College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,204enrollment
  • $34,801net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.93Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

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Santa Ana College
S
Santa Ana, CA
 

Santa Ana College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 26,073enrollment
  • $6,914net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
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Applications Due Apr 1

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Saddleback College
S
Mission Viejo, CA

Saddleback College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 18,370enrollment
  • $6,387net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
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University of San Diego
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San Diego, CA

University of San Diego

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 9,110enrollment
  • $37,675net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.95Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

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Santa Barbara City College
S
Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara City College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 12,345enrollment
  • $12,883net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 19

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