Economics at Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA · Associate's Degree · about 94 graduates a year
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Median pay 1 year after graduating
$60,076
Median pay 4 years after graduating
$53,068
National median for this major (4 yrs)
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Rank by pay
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Rank, wage-adjusted
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Median federal debt
Diablo Valley College graduates in economics earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
Other Majors at Diablo Valley College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
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| Computer Science | $88,450 | — | #2 of 23 |
| Physical Sciences | $59,723 | — | #6 of 24 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $59,444 | — | #30 of 426 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,853 | — | #95 of 547 |
| Sociology | $56,683 | — | #4 of 29 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $54,934 | $24,803 | #12 of 28 |
| Psychology | $48,309 | — | #14 of 106 |
| Health-Related Knowledge and Skills | $45,397 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | $43,165 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,995 | $35,813 | #685 of 947 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $39,912 | — | #34 of 53 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Diablo Valley College economics graduates make?
Graduates earn $60,076 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Is economics at Diablo Valley College worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for economics ($53,068).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.