Associate Degrees in Economics
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Education Levels of Economics Majors
In 2020-2021, 3,446 associate degrees were awarded to economics majors. This makes it the 5th most popular associate degree program in the country.
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
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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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 328 people received their associate degree in economics from Pasadena City College. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
Blinn College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in economics. Each year, around 18,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The economics program at Blinn College awarded 218 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 41% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Santa Barbara City College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in economics. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 193 associate degrees were handed out to economics majors at SBCC. Of these students, 41% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Grossmont College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in economics. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The economics program at Grossmont College awarded 159 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
West Valley College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in economics. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 138 people received their associate degree in economics from West Valley College. Of these students, 43% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for economics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Moorpark College. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 122 people received their associate degree in economics from Moorpark College. About 48% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Golden West College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in economics. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 112 associate degrees were handed out to economics majors at Golden West College. About 34% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for economics majors who are seeking their associate degree is East Los Angeles College. Each year, around 33,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The economics program at East Los Angeles College awarded 109 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
Los Angeles Valley College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in economics. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The economics program at Los Angeles Valley College awarded 101 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 48% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Diablo Valley College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in economics. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. The economics program at Diablo Valley College awarded 98 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 34% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for economics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Los Angeles Pierce College. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. The economics program at Los Angeles Pierce College awarded 98 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 42% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for economics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Sierra College. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 87 associate degrees were handed out to economics majors at Sierra College. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Folsom Lake College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in economics. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 86 people received their associate degree in economics from Folsom Lake. Of these students, 50% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
College of San Mateo is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in economics. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The economics program at College of San Mateo awarded 76 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 46% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for economics majors who are seeking their associate degree is De Anza College. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 associate degrees were handed out to economics majors at De Anza College. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for economics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Saddleback College. Each year, around 18,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 associate degrees were handed out to economics majors at Saddleback College. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for economics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Monica College. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. The economics program at Santa Monica College awarded 61 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
El Camino College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in economics. Roughly 20,400 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 associate degrees were handed out to economics majors at El Camino College. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for economics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Southwestern College. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 associate degrees were handed out to economics majors at SWC Chula Vista. Around 92% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for economics majors who are seeking their associate degree is American River College. Each year, around 25,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The economics program at American River College awarded 48 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Economics Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 3,446 |
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