Associate Degrees in General Economics
Education Levels of General Economics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,383 people earned their associate degree in general economics. This makes it the 42nd most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 17,564 |
| Associate Degree | 3,383 |
| Master’s Degree | 553 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 161 |
| Basic Certificate | 28 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3 |
Earnings of General Economics Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for general economics majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for general economics majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in general economics. About 56.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,916 |
| Women | 1,467 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general 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 | 289 |
Most Popular General Economics Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 141 colleges that offer an associate degree in general economics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for general economics students seekingan associate degree is Pasadena City College. Each year, around 25,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 328 people received their associate degree in general economics from Pasadena City College. About 48% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Blinn College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general economics. Roughly 18,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 218 people received their associate degree in general 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 general economics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Barbara City College. Roughly 12,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 193 people received their associate degree in general 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 general economics. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their associate degree in general economics from Grossmont College. Of these students, 45% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their associate degree is West Valley College. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their associate degree in general 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 general economics. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their associate degree in general economics from Moorpark College. About 48% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Golden West College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general economics. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their associate degree in general 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 general economics. Roughly 33,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their associate degree in general 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 comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general economics. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their associate degree in general economics from LAVC. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
Diablo Valley College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general economics. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their associate degree in general economics from Diablo Valley. Of these students, 43% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Los Angeles Pierce College. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their associate degree in general 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 general economics. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their associate degree in general economics from Sierra College. About 37% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Folsom Lake College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general economics. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their associate degree in general economics from Folsom Lake. Of these students, 38% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
College of San Mateo comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general economics. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their associate degree in general economics from CSM. About 42% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
De Anza College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general economics. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their associate degree in general 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 general economics. Roughly 18,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their associate degree in general economics from Saddleback College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Monica College. Each year, around 25,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their associate degree in general 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 general economics. Each year, around 20,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their associate degree in general economics from El Camino College. About 46% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Southwestern College. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their associate degree in general economics from SWC Chula Vista. About 54% of this group were women, and 96% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Cuesta College. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in general 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 general economics that offer associate degrees.
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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 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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