State Impacts
California's dynamic, knowledge-based economy is envied the world over. The analysis provided on this website and the 2010 CSU Impacts report (.pdf) represent an update to the 2004 report. They provide a current picture of the CSU's economic contributions related to workforce, and the growing areas of sustainability and applied research. They underscore that the CSU is central to California's economy and directly or indirectly impacts everyone in the state.
Quick Facts
- For every $1 invested by the state, the CSU generates $5.43 for California's economy.
- CSU-related spending generates more than $17 billion in economic impact in California which supports 150,000 jobs in the state.
- The CSU, more than any other public or private university in the state, provides more job-ready graduates to California's competitive industries — industries which account for nearly 5 million jobs in the state.
- The CSU is at the forefront of creating jobs for the emerging "green workforce," educating future leaders in environmental fields and sustainable practices.
- The CSU's research and technology parks pair business with education, creating new sources of competitive advantage and revenue for the state’s industries.