Economics
With continued education, internships, and hard work, you can become an economist, banker, teacher, lawyer, or any other number of interesting careers in the field of economics.
Work in finance, government, law, or business and even consider earning your MBA or law degree after you have completed a bachelor’s degree. Use the Associate of Arts degree with a designation in economics to get you to where you need to be.
The degree with designation at CCD is designed to prepare you for a university parallel degree. It will give you a strong foundation to excel in a business or economics program at any four-year college or university. This degree is guaranteed to transfer to any public college or university in Colorado and is designed to enhance your mathematical, writing, and presentation skills.
We’ve embedded strong business and economics-related tools and concepts into the program. In addition, you will possess the skills to be successful in an entry-level economics-related government or public service job.
Academic support is provided through CCD's Excel Zone, which helps students succeed by offering a variety of learning opportunities. We are located on campus on the 4th floor of the Confluence building.
CCD Online offers fully online certificates and degrees, and individual online courses to help match your busy schedule. This program offers 100 percent of its degree either online or through a hybrid program.
Your first step is to see if online learning is right for you. Online and hybrid environments offer much more flexibility but require more self-direction and self-discipline. Certain work habits, learning styles and skills contribute to a successful online or hybrid learning experience.
Online Experience Questions?
303.352.6785 | TLC@ccd.edu
This program is eligible for federal financial aid.
Your first step is to connect with the Financial Aid office to discover how you can afford college. Our dedicated staff and support services help you wade through all the legal language and get you past the first hurdle to completing your educational goals.
In addition, CCD has $1,000,000 available in scholarships. Learn More!
This program is a guaranteed transfer program.
GT programs enable all college students to complete their first two years of college here at CCD and then transfer to any public college in Colorado as a junior. It is called the DWD program (Degrees with Designation). This program saves you money and time.
A Two-Year Degree from CCD Can Lead to a Four-Year Degree from:
- Adams State University
- Colorado State University – Ft. Collins
- Fort Lewis College
- Metropolitan State University of Denver
- University of Colorado Boulder
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs
- University of Colorado Denver
- University of Northern Colorado
- Western State Colorado University
Please speak with your program chair for information on internship opportunities.
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What Can I Do with My Major?
Employment of loan officers, one of the career options in this field, is projected to grow 11 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations.
With a degree in economics, your start in the business world has numerous options.
- Research Analysis
- Forecasting
- Planning
- Policy Advising
- Financial Planner/Analysis
- Commercial Banking
- Retail/Consumer Banking
- Credit Analysis
- Lending
- Trust Services
- Mortgage Loans
- Branch Management
- Sales
- Research
How Much Can I Expect to Earn?
Salaries vary, depending on the occupation. If you complete a bachelor’s degree, loan officers earn a median annual wage of $69,990 in May 2023.
The information provided here is by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
