Development Economics at Emory University
If you plan to study Development Economics, take a look at what Emory University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Emory University is in Atlanta, GA.
During the most recent reporting year, 13 development economics degrees were awarded at Emory University.
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Online Class Availability at Emory University
Online coursework is an option at Emory University. Among 15,175 students, 925 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,596 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Development Economics graduates at Emory University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Development Economics graduates at Emory University are 62% women (8) and 38% men (5).
Development Economics Master’s Program at Emory University
Of the 13 master’s development economics graduates at Emory University, 62% were women (8) and 38% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Development Economics master’s degree recipients at Emory University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 46% of Development Economics master’s degree recipients at Emory University, higher than the national average of 27%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Development Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Development Economics program at Emory University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Development Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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