Economics
- Train for a career in business or social sciences.
- Learn how money and choices shape the world.
- Build strong problem solving and math skills.
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Associate (Two-year) Degrees
Degrees that prepare students to transfer into a four-year college or university and job-training degrees that prepare students for immediate employment.
Quick Look
- Plan: Economics, Associate in Arts DTA
- Units: 90
- Funding available: Yes
- International student eligible: Yes
Career Opportunities Include
- Actuaries
- Financial and Investment Analysts
- Operations Research Analysts
- Credit Analysts
- Insurance Underwriters
- Environmental Economists
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
- Accountants and Auditors
- Loan Officers
Build Skills in Analysis and Strategy
The Economics pathway meets Associate in Arts degree requirements and prepares you to transfer at the junior level to a four‑year university. At South Seattle College, you’ll explore supply and demand, inflation, taxes, employment, and more while learning how human behavior shapes the use of scarce resources. This versatile degree opens doors to careers in business, government, law, education, and the social sciences.