Economics at West Valley College
Saratoga, CA · Associate's Degree · about 133 graduates a year
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Median pay 1 year after graduating
$72,333
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
West Valley College graduates in economics earn 36% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
Other Majors at West Valley College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
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| Communication and Media Studies | $65,280 | — | #1 of 53 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,612 | $24,594 | #38 of 547 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $56,438 | — | #20 of 85 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $52,708 | $26,161 | #56 of 947 |
| Sociology | $51,818 | — | #5 of 29 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,981 | — | #145 of 426 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $49,933 | — | #2 of 93 |
| Psychology | $41,180 | — | #36 of 106 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Valley College economics graduates make?
Graduates earn $72,333 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Is economics at West Valley College worth it?
Its graduates earn 36% more than the national median for economics ($53,068).
← All data for West Valley College · Methodology
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.