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College of Humanities & Social SciencesEconomics
Degrees and Programs
  • Bachelor of Arts, Economics
  • Economics minor also available
  • Concentrations: Those majoring in Liberal Studies and Social Sciences can complete their concentration in Economics.
What you can earn
  • The average annual wage for economists is $90,830. Earnings vary depending on speciality, region, and education.
  • The average starting salary for economics majors is $52,926.
  • Salaries of corporate economists in the Modesto area range from $73,679 to $162,309.
estimations calculated at www.salary.com as of August 2008
Our Faculty
Edward C. Erickson (Chair), Ph.D.
  • Kelvin D. Jasek-Rysdahl, Ph.D.,
    Colorado State ('96)
  • Eungsuk Kim, Ph.D., Indiana ('99)
  • Elaine J. Peterson, Ph.D., Wisconsin ('96)
About The College
Central to the mission of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences is fostering an appreciation and understanding of the value of lifelong intellectual pursuit. The College is committed to a liberal arts curriculum that broadens the mind and encourages students to become active, engaged, compassionate participants in our diverse global society.

The College offers 15 majors and 25 minors at the undergraduate level in addition to five degrees and two certificate programs offered at the graduate level.

CHSS contact info
Founding Dean: Carolyn J. Stefanco
Interim Associate Dean:
Sari Miller-Antonio
Phone: (209) 667-3531
E-mail: CHSS@csustan.edu
Web site: www.csustan.edu/CHSS