Economics at Cuesta College
If you are interested in studying Economics, you may want to check out the program at Cuesta College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Cuesta College is in San Luis Obispo, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 83 economics degrees were granted at Cuesta College.
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Studying Online at Cuesta College
Many students take online classes at Cuesta College. Among 11,283 students, 3,291 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,319 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Economics graduates at Cuesta College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Economics graduates at Cuesta College are 31% women (26) and 69% men (57).
Economics Associate’s Program at Cuesta College
Of the 83 associate’s economics degrees awarded at Cuesta College, 31% were women (26) and 69% were men (57).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics associate’s degree recipients at Cuesta College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 40 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 28 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 51% of Economics associate’s degree recipients at Cuesta College, lower than the national average of 67%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Cuesta College
The Economics program at Cuesta College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 83 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at Cuesta College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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