Associate Degrees in Economics
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Education Levels of Economics Majors
In 2020-2021, 3,446 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 | 39,397 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,803 |
| Associate Degree | 3,446 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,248 |
| Graduate Certificate | 122 |
| Basic Certificate | 33 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 6 |
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 56.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,940 |
| Women | 1,506 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of economics associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 822 |
| Black or African American | 68 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,040 |
| White | 989 |
| International Students | 276 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 251 |
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. The economics program at Pasadena City College awarded 328 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 41% of this group were women, and 82% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 218 associate degrees were handed out to economics majors at Blinn College. Of these students, 41% were women and 33% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 193 people received their associate degree in economics from SBCC. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 159 associate degrees were handed out to economics majors at Grossmont College. About 42% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The economics program at West Valley College awarded 138 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
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. The economics program at Moorpark College awarded 122 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 48% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 112 people received their associate degree in economics from Golden West College. Of these students, 34% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 109 associate degrees were handed out to economics majors at East Los Angeles College. About 61% of this group were women, and 75% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 101 associate degrees were handed out to economics majors at LAVC. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 98 associate degrees were handed out to economics majors at Diablo Valley. Of these students, 34% were women and 60% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 98 associate degrees were handed out to economics majors at Pierce College. Of these students, 42% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 87 people received their associate degree in economics from Sierra College. About 33% of this group were women, and 49% 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. The economics program at Folsom Lake College awarded 86 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 76 associate degrees were handed out to economics majors at CSM. Of these students, 46% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 64 people received their associate degree in economics from De Anza College. About 36% of this group were women, and 56% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 62 people received their associate degree in economics from Saddleback College. About 39% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 61 associate degrees were handed out to economics majors at SMC. About 43% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 51 people received their associate degree in economics from El Camino College. About 27% of this group were women, and 75% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 51 people received their associate degree in economics from SWC Chula Vista. About 53% of this group were women, and 92% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 associate degrees were handed out to economics majors at Cuesta College. Of these students, 40% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 | 11,791 |
| Political Science & Government | 2,446 |
| Anthropology | 950 |
| Geography & Cartography | 379 |
| Criminology | 217 |
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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