Sacramento State Contributes $1.9B to Local Economy
The latest California State University Economic Impact Report showcases how Sacramento State, California’s capital university, contributes significantly to the Sacramento region’s economic vitality. Below are just a few of the highlights from the report.
- Within the Sacramento region, Sacramento State-related activity generated a substantial economic impact, supporting 15,400 jobs and contributing $737 million in wages earned.
- The overall impact of Sacramento State in the Sacramento Valley region is $1.9 billion in industry activity and $153.2 million in state and local tax revenue, underscoring the campuses’ vital role in regional economic vitality.
- For every dollar the state invested in the campus, $7.29 was generated in statewide industry activity, increasing to $51.03 when including alumni earnings.
- Within California, Sacramento State-related activity supported 16,000 jobs and contributed $793.8 million in wages earned.
- The overall impact of Sacramento State within California is $2.1 billion in industry activity and $163.9 million in state and local tax revenue.
- Sacramento State alumni had higher media income attributed to their CSU degrees, totaling $9.9 billion which supported statewide impacts of 49,300 jobs, $3.5 billion wages earned, $12.4 billion in industry activity and $965.8 million in state and local tax revenue.
This year marks 40 years of partnership with Sacramento State (CSU Sacramento). From our very first project in 1986 to our ongoing work in 2026, we have seen firsthand the important role the university plays locally and across the state. Additionally, Sacramento State is the alma mater of more than half our current agency team. We look forwarding to sharing university milestones throughout the coming year.
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