Economics at Diablo Valley College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, consider the program at Diablo Valley College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Diablo Valley College is in Pleasant Hill, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 90 economics graduations were recorded at Diablo Valley College.
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Studying Online at Diablo Valley College
Many students take online classes at Diablo Valley College. Of 17,228 students, 5,536 (32%) studied exclusively online and 6,397 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Economics graduates at Diablo Valley College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Economics graduates at Diablo Valley College are 48% women (43) and 52% men (47).
Economics Associate’s Program at Diablo Valley College
Among the 90 associate’s economics graduates at Diablo Valley College, 48% were women (43) and 52% were men (47).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics associate’s degree recipients at Diablo Valley College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 29 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 18 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 14 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Minority students account for 60% of Economics associate’s degree recipients at Diablo Valley College, below 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 Diablo Valley College
This Economics program at Diablo Valley College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 90 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at Diablo Valley College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Economics majors, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.