AA/AS in Economics

Economics at Rio Hondo College in Whittier, California, teaches students to analyze markets and understand how complex economic systems operate. Learners rely on research and numerical reasoning, and the college describes these skills as useful across nearly every industry. The credential available is a transfer degree, an associate in arts that covers the early coursework expected of economics majors and similar majors at California State University campuses with a bachelor's program in economics. Possible careers listed by the college include economist, statistician, actuary, data scientist, accountant, banker, and financial advisor. Many of these roles call for further education at a four-year university following the associate degree. Prospective students can review the listed credentials on the college page and use its enrollment link to begin. A virtual welcome center and support programs are also available to newcomers.