Business Economics Associate Degrees
There are 193 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Business Economics. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and32% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Business Economics Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 4,583 students earned theirBusiness Economics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Business Economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 52 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 37 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,390 |
| Master’s Degree | 97 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 7 |
Earnings of Business Economics Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Business Economics of $71,518 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,230 |
| 4 years | $71,518 |
| 5 years | $83,767 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Business Economics students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Business Economics. About 70.3% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 26 |
| Women | 11 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Business Economics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25 | 67.6% |
| Asian | 2 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 10.8% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 8.1% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 8.1% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Business Economics Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 253 colleges that offer a associate degree in Business Economics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Business Economics students seeking a associate degree is University of California-Irvine. This school awarded 493 associate degrees in Business Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz is a popular choice for Business Economics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 306 associate degrees in Business Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 195 people received their associate degree in Business Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
South Dakota State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their associate degree in Business Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Business Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY Oneonta is a popular choice for Business Economics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their associate degree in Business Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Business Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their associate degree in Business Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Business Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Business Economics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 96 associate degrees in Business Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
State University of New York at Cortland comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business Economics. This school awarded 92 associate degrees in Business Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Business Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University is a popular choice for Business Economics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 80 associate degrees in Business Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is a popular choice for Business Economics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 71 associate degrees in Business Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Business Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami University-Oxford is a popular choice for Business Economics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 66 associate degrees in Business Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Business Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business Economics. This school awarded 64 associate degrees in Business Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kentucky is a popular choice for Business Economics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their associate degree in Business Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Carolina-Columbia comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their associate degree in Business Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Business Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Westmont College is a popular choice for Business Economics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 55 associate degrees in Business Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wheaton College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their associate degree in Business Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Business Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University is a popular choice for Business Economics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 52 associate degrees in Business Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Business Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their associate degree in Business Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Business Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Valley State University is a popular choice for Business Economics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 51 associate degrees in Business Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia State University is a popular choice for Business Economics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 50 associate degrees in Business Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.