Economics

Economics is the study of the production, consumption, and transfer of wealth. Economics studies how people use resources and studies decision-making. Economics majors are successful in a wide variety of careers. The ultimate goal of economic science is to improve the living conditions of people in their everyday lives.

Our economics program offers social and behavioral sciences associate's degrees and certificates.

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Deciding on a career is one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make and we're here to help! The Norco College Academic Counseling and Career Development Center provides a variety of resources to guide and direct you through a proven career development process, and we encourage all students to schedule some time to meet with a counselor for help with this important decision.

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Career options for students who get a degree in economics include: economist, financial risk analyst, data analyst, financial planner, accountant, economic researcher, financial consultant, investment analyst, and many more options! Check out the local career data on this page and schedule a career counseling appointment today!

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2:00 pm HUM-111

Academic Excellence Workshops Resume Prep / Setup Your LinkedIn Profile 

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10:00 am Veterans Resource Center, Room 106

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Apr 07 2026
1:00 pm IT-101

Club representatives meet to discuss event planning and funding. The meetings are...