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Associate in Arts - Economics

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara campus — Santa Barbara, California, United States

Study Level
Diploma · 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 10,776
Application Fee
USD 75
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Economics is the study of people and the choices they make regarding the production, distribution and allocation of resources. The program at Santa Barbara City College is designed to instill a general understanding of the economic realities of the world, with an emphasis on the mechanics of the American economy and its comparison to other economic systems. Students will study business organization and finance, national income, business cycles, competition and monopoly, distribution of income and the problems of labor. For the Economics major, two semesters of the Principles of Economics and two semesters of Accounting can represent the needed base from which to launch a solid transfer program at a four-year college or university. Course requirements for transfer vary depending upon the college or university a student wishes to attend; it is most important for a student to consult with his/her counselor and departmental advisor before planning an academic program for transfer.
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Field of study
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Credential
2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 10,776
Application fee
USD 75
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
1 November 2026
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Santa Barbara campus

Santa Barbara, California, United States

721 Cliff Drive

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Santa Barbara City College was established by the Santa Barbara High School District in 1909, making it one of the oldest community colleges in California. The college was discontinued shortly after World War I, and its work largely taken over by the Santa Barbara State Normal School, which became the Santa Barbara State College, and later, the University of California, Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara City College strives to build a socially conscious community where knowledge and respect empower individuals to transform the world. SBCC has been honoured to receive a number of prestigious nationa...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.