Doctor’s Degrees in Applied Economics
Education Levels of Applied Economics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 13 people earned their doctor's degree in applied economics. This earns it the #369 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
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 Doctor’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in applied economics. About 53.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7 |
| Women | 6 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of applied economics doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular Applied Economics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 6 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in applied economics. Learn more about the most popular 6 below:
The 2nd most popular school in the country for applied economics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Oregon State University. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in applied economics from Oregon State. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Rhode Island comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in applied economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,116 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,402 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in applied economics from URI.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor'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 $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in applied economics from Vanderbilt.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to applied economics that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 1,203 |
| General Economics | 161 |
| Development Economics | 4 |
| Other Economics | 4 |
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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