Associate Degrees in General Economics
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Education Levels of General Economics Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3,446 students earned their associate degree in general economics. This makes it the 5th 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 | 24,212 |
| Associate Degree | 3,446 |
| Master’s Degree | 827 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 307 |
| Basic Certificate | 23 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 6 |
Earnings of General Economics Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in general 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 general 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 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:
Pasadena City College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for general economics majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 25,000 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 328 people received their associate degree in general economics from Pasadena City College. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Blinn College. Each year, around 18,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general 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 general economics. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general economics program at Santa Barbara City College awarded 193 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. 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 general economics. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 159 people received their associate degree in general economics from Grossmont College. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
West Valley College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general economics. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 138 people received their associate degree in general 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 general economics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Moorpark College. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general economics program at Moorpark College awarded 122 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 48% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for general 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 general economics from 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 general 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 109 people received their associate degree in general economics from East Los Angeles College. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Los Angeles Valley College. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 101 people received their associate degree in general economics from LAVC. Of these students, 48% were women and 46% 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 Diablo Valley College. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. The general 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.
Los Angeles Pierce College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general economics. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. The general 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 general 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 general economics majors at Sierra College. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Folsom Lake College. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 86 people received their associate degree in general economics from Folsom Lake. Of these students, 50% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for general 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 76 people received their associate degree in general economics from CSM. About 46% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
De Anza College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general economics. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. The general economics program at De Anza College awarded 64 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. 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 general economics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Saddleback College. Each year, around 18,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general economics program at Saddleback College awarded 62 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.
Santa Monica College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general economics. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 61 people received their associate degree in general economics from SMC. 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 general economics. Roughly 20,400 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 associate degrees were handed out to general economics majors at El Camino College. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
Southwestern College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general 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 general economics from 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 general 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 general 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.
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