Economics Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Economics is offered at 826 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Economics. This degree is more popular with male students, and about70% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.1% of Economics graduates were international students.
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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)
The median salary for graduates holding 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)
The data on debt ranges for Economics majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 56.4% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,485 |
| Women | 1,921 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Economics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,108 | 25.1% |
| Asian | 1,010 | 22.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,591 | 36.1% |
| Black or African American | 105 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 236 | 5.4% |
| Race Unknown | 113 | 2.6% |
| International Students | 226 | 5.1% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.1% of graduates are in this category.
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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:
The most popular school in the United States for Economics students seeking a associate degree is University of California-Los Angeles. This school awarded 1,017 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Economics. This school awarded 838 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 Chicago is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 828 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 Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Economics. This school awarded 804 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.
New York University is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 774 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-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 729 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 California-Berkeley comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 707 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.
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. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their associate degree. 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 comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Economics. This school awarded 487 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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Economics. This school awarded 486 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.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Economics. This school awarded 483 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 Connecticut comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Economics. This school awarded 471 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.
Boston College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Economics. This school awarded 460 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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 444 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 Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Economics. This school awarded 442 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.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 440 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.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 423 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-Irvine comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 412 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.
Northwestern University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Economics. This school awarded 404 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.
Economics Majors to Study
| 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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