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Economics
As a student in economics, you will learn tools and methods to understand the social world around you and acquire skills valued by employers. Economics is often defined as the “study of scarcity,” how people or organizations respond to limited resources and make decisions leading to better outcomes. The principles of economics can help you make better decisions about how you use your scarce resources (time, money).
Economics Degree Options
Economics Associate in Arts AA-DTA
- Program Length: Two years for full-time students. (Full-time is 12 credits or more)
- Costs per year: $4,740 tuition and fees
- Program Map: Economics, AA-DTA
Career
Although Highline students do not “major” in economics, you can take courses for an Associate of Arts- Direct Transfer degree that will best prepare you to transfer to a bachelor’s economics program at a four-year college or university. With a bachelor’s degree in economics, you can pursue careers in a variety of fields, including business or research. The undergraduate economics degree is also excellent preparation for MBA programs or law school.
After Highline College
The AA-DTA degree in Economics is best used for a successful transfer to four-year programs.
Top Transfer-To Institutions
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University of Washington
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University of Washington - Tacoma
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Central Washington University - Des Moines
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