Sacramento State Economics
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Sacramento State lists for Economics transfers starts with ECON 1A, ECON 1B and STAT 1; the full list is below.

114 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Sac State for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

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California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Economics

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Major Requirements

Sacramento State Economics Major Preparation

The courses Sacramento State lists as Economics major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Sac State's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Pre-major requirements

Courses listed

ECON 1A Introduction to Macroeconomic Analysis
ECON 1B Introduction to Microeconomic Analysis
STAT 1 Introduction to Statistics

Courses listed

MATH 24 Modern Business Mathematics
MATH 26A Calculus I for the Social and Life Sciences
MATH 30 Calculus I

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Sac State's own Economics requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sacramento State have an Economics major for transfer students?

Yes. Sacramento State offers Economics and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Sacramento State for Economics?

Sacramento State's Economics major preparation includes ECON 1A, ECON 1B, STAT 1, MATH 24, MATH 26A and MATH 30. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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