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2024 Best Economics Associate Degree Schools in California

6 Colleges in California
3,151 Associate Degrees
If you plan on getting your associate degree in economics, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #42 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Economics Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 3,151 associate degrees in economics during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Economics School for Your Associate Degree

Best Economics Associate Degree Schools in California The economics associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Average Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for economics students working on their associate degree.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Economics Associate Degree Schools in California list, to help you choose the best school for you.


 

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Economics in California

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for economics students seeking a an associate degree.

Top California Schools for an Associate in Economics

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21 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in economics needs to take a look at Santa Rosa Junior College. SRJC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Santa Rosa.More information about a associate in economics from Santa Rosa Junior College

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East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA
109 Annual Graduates

East Los Angeles College is a good option for individuals interested in an associate degree in economics. Located in the large suburb of Monterey Park, East Los Angeles College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in economics from East Los Angeles College

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American River College
Sacramento, CA
48 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in economics needs to take a look at American River College. American River is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Sacramento.More information about a associate in economics from American River College

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Mt. San Jacinto College
San Jacinto, CA
21 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Mt. San Jacinto College if you want to pursue an associate degree in economics. Located in the medium-sized suburb of San Jacinto, MSJC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in economics from Mt. San Jacinto College

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Butte College
Oroville, CA
7 Annual Graduates

Located in the rural area of Oroville, Butte College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in economics from Butte College

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39 Annual Graduates

Located in the suburb of Lancaster, Antelope Valley College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in economics from Antelope Valley College

Best Economics Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Economics Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Oregon 147 0

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Economics is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.

Economics Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Economics 3,151

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Social Sciences 8,723
Sociology 6,368
Political Science & Government 2,134
Anthropology 848
Geography & Cartography 272
International Relations & National Security 29
Archeology 2
Other Social Sciences 2

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