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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Economics in California

84 Colleges in California
2,877 Associate Degrees
If you plan on getting your associate degree in economics, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #52 in the country in terms of popularity. As a result, there are many colleges that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual reviewed 84 schools in California to determine which ones were the most popular for associate degree seekers in the field of economics. Combined, these schools handed out 2,877 associate degrees in economics to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Economics School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Economics in California The economics associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. We created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Economics in California ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

Being popular does not always equate to overall quality, but a school with a large number of economics students usually has them for a reason. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

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This is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. Plus, you can view our other rankings for economics.


 

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in economics. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

12 Most Well Attended Schools for Economics Students Working on Their Associate

1
413 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Pasadena City College is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in economics. Pasadena City College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Pasadena. More information about a associate in economics from Pasadena City College

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Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA
199 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Grossmont College if you want to pursue an associate degree in economics. Grossmont College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of El Cajon.

There were roughly 199 economics individuals who graduated with this degree at Grossmont College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in economics from Grossmont College

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Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
159 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Santa Barbara City College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in economics. SBCC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Santa Barbara.

There were about 159 economics individuals who graduated with this degree at SBCC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in economics from Santa Barbara City College

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Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA
138 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Diablo Valley College is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in economics. Diablo Valley is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Pleasant Hill.

There were approximately 138 economics individuals who graduated with this degree at Diablo Valley in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in economics from Diablo Valley College

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Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA
136 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large city of Woodland Hills, Pierce College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 136 economics students who graduated with this degree at Pierce College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in economics from Los Angeles Pierce College

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Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA
112 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Moorpark College is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized suburb of Moorpark.

There were approximately 112 economics students who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in economics from Moorpark College

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98 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

LAVC is a large public college located in the city of Valley Glen.

There were approximately 98 economics students who graduated with this degree at LAVC in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in economics from Los Angeles Valley College

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Sierra College
Rocklin, CA
89 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large suburb of Rocklin, Sierra College is a public college with a large student population.

There were roughly 89 economics individuals who graduated with this degree at Sierra College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in economics from Sierra College

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West Valley College
Saratoga, CA
78 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large suburb of Saratoga, West Valley College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

There were roughly 78 economics individuals who graduated with this degree at West Valley College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in economics from West Valley College

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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
75 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a public college with a large student population.

There were roughly 75 economics individuals who graduated with this degree at Saddleback College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in economics from Saddleback College

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74 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the small city of Folsom, Folsom Lake is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

There were roughly 74 economics students who graduated with this degree at Folsom Lake in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in economics from Folsom Lake College

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Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA
71 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large city of Chula Vista, SWC Chula Vista is a public college with a large student population.

There were approximately 71 economics students who graduated with this degree at SWC Chula Vista in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in economics from Southwestern College


 

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Economics in California award.

Rank College Location
13 Santa Monica College Santa Monica, CA
13 East Los Angeles College Monterey Park, CA
15 College of San Mateo San Mateo, CA
16 Ohlone College Fremont, CA
17 Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA
18 Canada College Redwood City, CA
19 Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga, CA
20 Cerritos College Norwalk, CA
20 De Anza College Cupertino, CA

Best Economics Colleges in the Far Western US Region

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State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Oregon 142 5

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Economics is one of 12 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.

Economics Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Economics 2,877

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Social Sciences 9,396
Sociology 5,798
Political Science & Government 2,008
Anthropology 922
Geography & Cartography 306
International Relations & National Security 42
Archeology 4
Other Social Sciences 3

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