Associate Degrees in Economics
Education Levels of Economics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,384 people earned their associate degree in economics. This earns it the #42 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 35,886 |
| Master’s Degree | 5,317 |
| Associate Degree | 3,384 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,385 |
| Graduate Certificate | 208 |
| Basic Certificate | 42 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3 |
Earnings of Economics Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for economics majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for economics majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in economics. About 56.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,916 |
| Women | 1,468 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of economics associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 769 |
| Black or African American | 88 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,125 |
| White | 947 |
| International Students | 165 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 290 |
Most Popular Economics Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 141 colleges that offer an associate degree in economics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for economics students seekingan associate degree is Pasadena City College. Roughly 25,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 328 people received their associate degree in economics from Pasadena City College. About 48% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for economics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Blinn College. Each year, around 18,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 218 people received their associate degree in economics from Blinn College. Of these students, 50% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for economics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Barbara City College. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 193 people received their associate degree in economics from SBCC. About 44% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Grossmont College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in economics. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their associate degree in economics from Grossmont College. Of these students, 45% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
West Valley College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in economics. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their associate degree in economics from West Valley College. About 34% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Moorpark College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in economics. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their associate degree in economics from Moorpark College. About 48% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for economics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Golden West College. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their associate degree in economics from Golden West College. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
East Los Angeles College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in economics. Each year, around 33,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their associate degree in economics from East Los Angeles College. About 53% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Los Angeles Valley College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in economics. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their associate degree in economics from LAVC. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for economics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Diablo Valley College. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their associate degree in economics from Diablo Valley. Of these students, 43% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Los Angeles Pierce College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in economics. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their associate degree in economics from Pierce College. About 52% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Sierra College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in economics. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their associate degree in economics from Sierra College. About 37% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Folsom Lake College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in economics. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their associate degree in economics from Folsom Lake. Of these students, 38% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for economics majors who are seeking their associate degree is College of San Mateo. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their associate degree in economics from CSM. About 42% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
De Anza College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in economics. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their associate degree in economics from De Anza College. About 45% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Saddleback College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in economics. Each year, around 18,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their associate degree in economics from Saddleback College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
Santa Monica College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in economics. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their associate degree in economics from SMC. Of these students, 34% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
El Camino College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in economics. Roughly 20,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their associate degree in economics from El Camino College. About 46% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southwestern College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in economics. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their associate degree in economics from SWC Chula Vista. About 54% of this group were women, and 96% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cuesta College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in economics. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in economics from Cuesta College. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to economics that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 9,994 |
| Sociology | 5,109 |
| Political Science & Government | 2,167 |
| Anthropology | 843 |
| Geography & Cartography | 295 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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