Business Economics Master’s Degrees
There are 193 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Business Economics. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 29.7% of Business Economics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Business Economics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,583 people earned theirBusiness Economics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Business Economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 52 |
| Associate’s Degree | 37 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,390 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 97 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 7 |
Earnings of Business Economics Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Business Economics of $71,518 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,230 |
| 4 years | $71,518 |
| 5 years | $83,767 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Business Economics. About 54.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 17 |
| Women | 20 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Business Economics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11 | 29.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 29.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 2.7% |
| International Students | 11 | 29.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 29.7% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Business Economics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 253 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Business Economics. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Irvine tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Business Economics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 493 people received their master's degree in Business Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Business Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 306 people received their master's degree in Business Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Business Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 195 master's degrees in Business Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
South Dakota State University is a popular choice for Business Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 155 master's degrees in Business Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY Oneonta is a popular choice for Business Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 135 master's degrees in Business Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Business Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 106 master's degrees in Business Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Business Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Business Economics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's degree in Business Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Business Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
State University of New York at Cortland comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Business Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their master's degree in Business Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Business Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Business Economics. This school awarded 80 master's degrees in Business Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Business Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is a popular choice for Business Economics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's degree in Business Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Business Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami University-Oxford comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Business Economics. This school awarded 66 master's degrees in Business Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Business Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Business Economics. This school awarded 64 master's degrees in Business Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Business Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kentucky is a popular choice for Business Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 59 master's degrees in Business Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Business Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Carolina-Columbia comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Business Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in Business Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Business Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Westmont College is a popular choice for Business Economics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in Business Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Business Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wheaton College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Business Economics. This school awarded 54 master's degrees in Business Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Business Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Business Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in Business Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for Business Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 52 master's degrees in Business Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Valley State University is a popular choice for Business Economics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in Business Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Business Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia State University is a popular choice for Business Economics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 50 master's degrees in Business Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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