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Applied Economics at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

If you are interested in studying Applied Economics, you may want to check out the program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities sits in Minneapolis, MN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 22 applied economics degrees were granted at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Online Class Availability at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Many students take online classes at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Of 56,666 students, 2,058 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,568 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Applied Economics graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Applied Economics graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are 45% women (10) and 55% men (12).

Applied Economics Bachelor’s Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Of the 22 bachelor’s applied economics graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 45% were women (10) and 55% were men (12).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Applied Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Black / African American	4
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 32% of Applied Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, above the national average of 25%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Best-Paid Careers for Applied Economics Graduates

Graduates of the Applied Economics program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Applied Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$124,518
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Survey Researchers	$108,538
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Environmental Economists	$86,726
Search Marketing Strategists	$85,177

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.