Economics Associate Degrees
There are 826 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Economics.
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Education Levels of Economics Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 45,628 students earned theirEconomics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 4,406 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 34,393 |
| Master’s Degree | 5,419 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,409 |
Earnings of Economics Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Economics of $74,609 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,270 |
| 4 years | $74,609 |
| 5 years | $87,950 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Economics Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 937 colleges that offer a associate degree in Economics. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Los Angeles tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Economics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,017 people received their associate degree in Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 838 people received their associate degree in Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Economics. This school awarded 828 associate degrees in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 804 people received their associate degree in Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 774 people received their associate degree in Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Economics. This school awarded 729 associate degrees in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 707 associate degrees in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 645 people received their associate degree in Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 528 people received their associate degree in Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 487 associate degrees in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 486 people received their associate degree in Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 483 people received their associate degree in Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 471 associate degrees in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston College is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 460 people received their associate degree in Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Economics. This school awarded 444 associate degrees in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 442 people received their associate degree in Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Economics. This school awarded 440 associate degrees in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 423 associate degrees in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Economics. This school awarded 412 associate degrees in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 404 people received their associate degree in Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Economics Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 22,727 |
| Economics, General | 21,627 |
| Development Economics and International Development | 375 |
| Applied Economics | 368 |
| International Economics | 281 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Economics that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 44,942 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| Social Sciences, General | 17,510 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 13,035 |
| Anthropology | 10,768 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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