Bachelor’s Degrees in Applied Economics
Education Levels of Applied Economics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 276 people earned their bachelor's degree in applied economics. This makes it the 445th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in applied economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 276 |
| Master’s Degree | 138 |
| Graduate Certificate | 28 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 13 |
| Basic Certificate | 5 |
Earnings of Applied Economics Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for applied economics students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in applied economics. About 73.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 204 |
| Women | 72 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of applied economics bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 174 |
| International Students | 15 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 22 |
Most Popular Applied Economics Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 23 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in applied economics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for applied economics students seekinga bachelor's degree is Binghamton University. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their bachelor's degree in applied economics from Binghamton University. About 24% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in applied economics. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their bachelor's degree in applied economics from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 23% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for applied economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ursinus College. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in applied economics from Ursinus. Of these students, 14% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for applied economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Farmingdale State College. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,478 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in applied economics from SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale. About 12% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Northern Iowa is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in applied economics. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,396 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in applied economics from UNI.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in applied economics. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in applied economics from Carnegie Mellon. About 29% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia Tech is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in applied economics. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in applied economics from Virginia Tech. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
Bowling Green State University - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in applied economics. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in applied economics from BGSU.
The 10th most popular school in the country for applied economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Arizona. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in applied economics from University of Arizona. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
St Catherine University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in applied economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,910 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in applied economics from St. Kate's. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Central Oklahoma is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in applied economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,284 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,626 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in applied economics from UCO. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for applied economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Utah State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their bachelor's degree in applied economics from USU.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to applied economics that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 17,564 |
| Quantitative Economics | 17,305 |
| International Economics | 331 |
| Development Economics | 221 |
| Other Economics | 189 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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