Associate’s Degrees in General Economics
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Education Levels of General Economics Majors
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 2,228 students earned their associate's degree in general economics. This makes it the 6th most popular associate's 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 | 29,901 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2,228 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,426 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 594 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
| Basic Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of General Economics Majors With Associate’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for general economics majors with their associate's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for general economics students who are associate's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate's degrees in general economics. About 60.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,342 |
| Women | 886 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general economics associate’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 422 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 639 |
| White | 688 |
| International Students | 288 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 149 |
Most Popular General Economics Programs for Associate’s Degrees
There are 122 colleges that offer an associate’s 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's degree is Grossmont College. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general economics program at Grossmont College awarded 218 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 36% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Santa Barbara City College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in general economics. Each year, around 14,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general economics program at Santa Barbara City College awarded 155 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Moorpark College. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 121 associate's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at Moorpark College. About 33% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Diablo Valley College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in general economics. Each year, around 20,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 117 people received their associate's degree in general economics from Diablo Valley. Of these students, 45% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Los Angeles Pierce College. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 117 associate's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at Pierce College. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Golden West College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in general economics. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 112 people received their associate's degree in general economics from Golden West College. Of these students, 41% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
College of San Mateo is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in general economics. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 80 people received their associate's degree in general economics from CSM. About 50% of this group were women, and 39% 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's degree is Saddleback College. Roughly 19,400 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 75 associate's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at Saddleback College. Of these students, 28% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Los Angeles Valley College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in general economics. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 75 people received their associate's degree in general economics from LAVC. Of these students, 44% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohlone College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in general economics. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 72 people received their associate's degree in general economics from Ohlone College. About 50% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
El Camino College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in general economics. Roughly 24,800 attend the school each year. The general economics program at El Camino College awarded 53 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Foothill College. Each year, around 14,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 51 associate's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at Foothill College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.
Fullerton College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in general economics. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 49 people received their associate's degree in general economics from Fullerton College. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.
Southwestern College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate's degree in general economics. Each year, around 18,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 40 people received their associate's degree in general economics from SWC Chula Vista. About 48% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Canada College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in general economics. Each year, around 5,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general economics program at Canada College awarded 39 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 41% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their associate's degree is West Valley College. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 39 associate's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at West Valley College. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Santa Monica College. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 38 associate's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at SMC. About 45% of this group were women, and 39% 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's degree is Chabot College. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general economics program at Chabot College awarded 32 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 41% were women and 94% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their associate's degree is Cuyamaca College. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 28 associate's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at Cuyamaca College. About 54% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
East Los Angeles College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate's degrees in general economics. Roughly 35,400 attend the school each year. The general economics program at East Los Angeles College awarded 27 associate's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 59% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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