Economics at West Valley College
West Valley College is located in Saratoga, California and approximately 7,513 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Economics section at the bottom of this page.
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West Valley College Economics Degrees Available
- Associate’s Degree in Economics
West Valley College Economics Rankings
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Economics Student Demographics at West Valley College
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at West Valley College.
West Valley College Economics Associate’s Program
West Valley College does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in economics graduates 19% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from West Valley College with a associate's in economics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 62 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 15 |
Concentrations Within Economics
If you plan to be a economics major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at West Valley College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 138 |
Careers That Economics Grads May Go Into
A degree in economics can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for CA, the home state for West Valley College.
| Occupation | Jobs in CA | Average Salary in CA |
|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 98,590 | $78,090 |
| Managers | 66,300 | $143,350 |
| Economists | 1,430 | $124,430 |
| Survey Researchers | 780 | $75,150 |
| Economics Professors | 700 | $139,050 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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