Applied Economics at Vanderbilt University
If you are interested in studying Applied Economics, consider the program at Vanderbilt University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Vanderbilt University is located in Nashville, TN.
During the most recent reporting year, 2 applied economics degrees were granted at Vanderbilt University.
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Online Class Availability at Vanderbilt University
Online coursework is an option at Vanderbilt University. Among 13,575 students, 652 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 666 (5%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Applied Economics graduates at Vanderbilt University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Applied Economics graduates at Vanderbilt University are 0% women (0) and 100% men (2).
Applied Economics Doctoral Program at Vanderbilt University
Among the 2 doctoral applied economics degrees awarded at Vanderbilt University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Applied Economics doctoral degree recipients at Vanderbilt University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Applied Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Applied Economics program at Vanderbilt University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Applied Economics majors, 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.