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