View of a laptop screen with hands on the keyboard

Economics

Our Economics program provides students with foundational knowledge in macroeconomics and microeconomics, including basic economic models for understanding how the national economy functions, the laws of supply and demand, and international trade theory. Students apply economic methodologies to assess fiscal and monetary policies, price levels, and the allocation of goods and resources in competitive markets compared to monopolistic markets. Students will be well prepared to transfer to a 4-year university to continue their education and pursue careers in finance, economics, education, banking, risk analysis, and more.

Degrees

The AA degree in economics offers a clear pathway to transfer so you are ready to earn a bachelor's degree after graduating. You might also choose to pursue a career. We’ll help you explore your options.

Build a foundation in basic economics concepts with a focus on distribution of income, economic growth, inflation, and business cycles.
Meet most common transfer requirements.
Start your journey toward a bachelor’s degree, a rewarding career, and even graduate study.

Catalog Program Mapper

The AA-T degree in economics sets you on a direct path to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a California State University campus. You will also get priority consideration for admission to the CSU system.

Learn principles of economic models, the fundamental laws of supply and demand, and international trade theory.
Gain a strong academic foundation in economics and preparation for university study.
Enroll in courses specifically designed to transfer to a CSU campus.

Catalog Program Mapper

Pursue an Entry-Level Job or Further Education

With an economics degree from El Camino, you’ll be set to transfer immediately to begin working on a bachelor’s degree at another school or start a job in the private or public sector. Your critical-thinking and problem-solving skills will serve you well for any career you choose.

Learn to lead, innovate, and work in careers with professional advancement opportunities.
Explore careers as an actuary, appraiser, bank manager, broker, budget analyst, controller, economics teacher, economist, financial analyst, loan officer, market research analyst, real estate broker, and risk analyst, among other areas.
Pursue higher education for additional career options.
Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $32,000 to over $208,000 with an average salary of $101,000.

$2,208

Approximate cost for an El Camino College economics degree

$101K

Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $32,000 to over $208,000 with an average salary of $101,000

6.8%

Career opportunities for this program are expected to grow 6.8% nationwide from 2016 to 2026

Build Your Economics Network Beyond the Classroom

As an El Camino economics student, you gain access to a professional community of colleagues and mentors. The perspectives and connections you develop here will prove valuable throughout your career.

Be a part of the Business and Economics Club and meet students who share your interests.
Attend workshops featuring guest speakers on topics like banking and accounting.
Take advantage of an internship.
Find support from tutoring in all your classes.