Economics

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Economics Is Everywhere

At the most basic level, the subject is concerned with the fundamental idea that all resources are scarce. Studying economics equips students with an excellent way to acquire problem-solving skills, become critical thinkers, and understand the world in a new light – useful in a wide variety of occupational fields such as: general business, government, law, banking, finance, insurance, real estate, and education.

Coastline economics classes can help you prepare for a certificate, earn a degree, transfer to a university, advance in your career, or simply satisfy your curiosity about the subject. The College offers classes taught by instructors in a variety of formats including traditional classroom lectures, online 8-week sessions, and online 16-week sessions.

Available Programs

DEDICATED FACULTY

DEDICATED FACULTY

DEDICATED FACULTY

Department Chair Stacey Smith has a teaching style that is off the charts, sharing her love of Economics and encouraging students to say 'yes' to new school activities.

• Why Economics at Coastline?

  So many reasons! Coastline economics classes can help you prepare for a certificate, earn a degree, transfer to a university, advance in your career, or simply satisfy your curiosity about the subject!

  There are many benefits to studying economics. You will learn more about the inner workings of our economy while also being exposed to important current issues such as unemployment, pollution, poverty, debt, healthcare costs, and education, to name a few. Students will become more well-rounded individuals, capable of using their newly acquired knowledge in a variety of capacities. Plus, job and salary opportunities are excellent for Econ majors!

• What jobs can I get?

  Students who graduate with economics degrees are equipped to enter a wide variety of career fields, including entry-level positions in business or government. Graduates with an economics background are highly sought after by employers because their degree is evidence of an applicant’s ability to problem solve, critically think, analyze, and research. These skills are useful in a wide variety of occupational fields such as:

  • General business
  • Government
  • Law
  • Banking
  • Finance
  • Insurance
  • Real estate
  • Education
• What's my earning potential?

  Students holding economics degrees have high earning potentials upon entering the workplace. According to the American Economics Association, for economists of all educational levels, median earnings in 2010 were $89,450 with $48,250 at the tenth percentile and $155,490 at the 90th percentile. Payscale.com reports those with Baccalaureate degrees (and no more) who are employed full time show starting salaries (typically with two-years of experience) of $48,500 and mid-career annual earnings of $94,900. These salaries rank fourth in college majors, ahead of both finance and business majors.

• What degrees are available?
  • Economics- Associate in Arts for Transfer
  • Economics- Associate of Arts Degree Major

   

  For complete information about degree requirements, please visit the Economics Program page.

• How can I get started?

  Easy! Contact your counselor to get all of your questions answered and create a degree plan. Or, if you'd like to see what Coastline economics classes are all about, enroll in one of our 8 or 16 week courses!

• Benefits of Studying Economics

  Check out these cool sites to learn more about job opportunities, employment outlooks, and salaries of Econ majors.

  American Economic Association has a wealth of information for potential economics students.

  Trade-Schools.net presents information about jobs and earning potential.

Department Faculty

• Michael Hamilton mhamilton@cccd.edu
• Stacey Smith ssmith301@coastline.edu *Dept. Chair

Top 5: Best Online Associate Degrees

Top 5: Best Online Associate Degrees

Top 5: Best Online Associate Degrees

Coastline ranks in the top 5 of California community colleges for our online associate degrees. This Best Online Degrees rating from University HQ shows how Coastline accomodates our busy students seeking to expand their knowledge and skills in a wide variety of content areas. Associate degree graduates are often qualified to find employment right away and are also better prepared to enroll in four-year higher education degree programs. Most course credits can be easily transferred from one accredited institution to another, making earning a bachelor’s degree more achievable than ever before.