by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for economics students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 3,151 associate degrees in economics to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of economics for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality economics program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for economics students working on their associate degree.
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 the Far Western US Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for economics students seeking a an associate degree.
Santa Rosa Junior College is a good decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in economics. Located in the medium-sized city of Santa Rosa, SRJC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in economics from Santa Rosa Junior College
East Los Angeles College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in economics. East Los Angeles College is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Monterey Park.More information about a associate in economics from East Los Angeles College
American River College is a great decision for students interested in an associate degree in economics. Located in the large suburb of Sacramento, American River is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in economics from American River College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in economics has to take a look at Mt. San Jacinto College. MSJC is a large public college located in the medium-sized suburb of San Jacinto.More information about a associate in economics from Mt. San Jacinto College
Butte College is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Oroville.More information about a associate in economics from Butte College
Antelope Valley College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Lancaster.More information about a associate in economics from Antelope Valley College
Learn about other programs related to Economics that might interest you.
Explore the best economics colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 192 | 3,151 |
| Oregon | 147 | 0 |
One of 13 majors within the Social Sciences area of study, Economics has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 3,151 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 8,731 |
| Sociology | 6,382 |
| Political Science & Government | 2,151 |
| Anthropology | 879 |
| Geography & Cartography | 287 |
| International Relations & National Security | 29 |
| Archeology | 2 |
| Other Social Sciences | 2 |
