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    CSUN Economic and Social Impact Study

CSUN Expenditures Support 11,774 Jobs Across the State

CSUN-related expenditures during the 2013/2014 academic year supported an estimated 10,369 full-time equivalent jobs throughout Los Angeles County and an additional 1,405 jobs statewide, for a total of 11,774 jobs. Of these, roughly 7,400 represent jobs directly supported by CSUN, approximately 2,074 positions are supported through indirect effects, and 2,300 are supported through induced effects. Given the significant level of direct expenditures by CSUN, the bulk of job creation (46%) is in the Private Junior Colleges, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools sector. Notably, a significant proportion (37.1%) of the total statewide jobs created come from secondary impacts and span a wide range of industries.

With capital expenditures being put toward new construction activities at CSUN, the Construction sector has also benefited, accounting for 9.1% of the total employment-creation impact throughout the entire state. All job creation in this sector is anticipated to occur within Los Angeles County.

Table 8: Employment Impact of CSUN Expenditures
Impact Local County State Total
Direct 6,068 1,332 0 7,400
Indirect 1,002 220 852 2,074
Induced 1,433 315 553 2,300
Total 8,503 1,866 1,405 11,774
Source: IMPLAN, with calculations by Beacon Economics

The Real Estate Establishments sector received the largest secondary benefit (indirect and induced jobs only), accounting for 9.0% of the statewide secondary jobs impact. The Food Services and Drinking Places sector also benefited, accounting for 7.3% of the statewide secondary employment impact. With CSUN’s heavy reliance on vendors (for equipment, supplies, etc.), the Wholesale Trade Business sector also experienced a significant jobs benefit, mainly through direct employment. Overall, this sector accounted for 6.5% of the total state employment impact and 4.2% of the statewide secondary employment impact.

Table 9: Top 10 Total Employment Impacts by Industry (Jobs)
Industry Local Output County Output
Educational Services 4,511 990
Construction 880 193
Wholesale Trade 580 127
Professional Services 520 86
Retail 277 61
Healthcare 225 60
Food Services and Drinking Places 204 45
Financial Services 176 50
Real Estate 176 39
Manufacturing 53 22
Source: IMPLAN, with calculations by Beacon Economics

    Figure 7- Local Impact of CSUN Expenditures on Output

  • Direct impact 71.4%, indirect impact 11.8%, induced impact 16.9%
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    Figure 8- State Impact of CSUN Expenditures on Output

  • Direct impact 67.9%, indirect impact 13.2%, induced impact 18.9%
  • Direct Impact
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    Figure 9- County Impact of CSUN Expenditures on Output

  • Direct impact 71.4%, indirect impact 11.8%, induced impact 16.9%
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    Figure 10- Aggregate Breakdown of Impacts on Output

  • Direct impact 72.2%, indirect impact 11.9%, induced impact 15.8%
  • Direct Impact
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