Economics at Santa Monica College
If you are interested in studying Economics, consider the program at Santa Monica College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Santa Monica College sits in Santa Monica, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 75 economics degrees were granted at Santa Monica College.
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Studying Online at Santa Monica College
Online coursework is an option at Santa Monica College. Among 23,453 students, 8,360 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,306 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Economics graduates at Santa Monica College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Economics graduates at Santa Monica College are 32% women (24) and 68% men (51).
Economics Associate’s Program at Santa Monica College
Of the 75 associate’s economics graduates at Santa Monica College, 32% were women (24) and 68% were men (51).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics associate’s degree recipients at Santa Monica College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 21 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 10 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of Economics associate’s degree recipients at Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica College
This Economics program at Santa Monica College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 75 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at Santa Monica College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.