Applied Economics Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Applied Economics is offered at 31 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Applied Economics.
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Education Levels of Applied Economics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 368 people earned theirApplied Economics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Applied Economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 221 |
| Master’s Degree | 137 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 10 |
Earnings of Applied Economics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Applied Economics of $74,609 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,270 |
| 4 years | $74,609 |
| 5 years | $87,950 |
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.
Most Popular Applied Economics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 50 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Applied Economics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Applied Economics students seeking a doctor's degree is Binghamton University. This school awarded 97 doctor's degrees in Applied 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.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Applied Economics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 64 doctor's degrees in Applied Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ursinus College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Economics. This school awarded 32 doctor's degrees in Applied 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.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Applied Economics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Economics. This school awarded 17 doctor's degrees in Applied 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.
University of Houston is a popular choice for Applied Economics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 17 doctor's degrees in Applied Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Farmingdale State College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Northern Iowa comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Economics. This school awarded 11 doctor's degrees in Applied Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Applied Economics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rhode Island is a popular choice for Applied Economics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 7 doctor's degrees in Applied 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.
University of Arizona comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Economics. This school awarded 6 doctor's degrees in Applied 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.
Georgia Southern University is a popular choice for Applied Economics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Economics. This school awarded 5 doctor's degrees in Applied Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Applied Economics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 4 doctor's degrees in Applied 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.
Colorado School of Mines comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Applied Economics. This school awarded 4 doctor's degrees in Applied 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.
Western Carolina University is a popular choice for Applied Economics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 4 doctor's degrees in Applied Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Applied Economics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 3 doctor's degrees in Applied Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Applied Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut is a popular choice for Applied Economics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in Applied Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Applied Economics that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 22,727 |
| Economics, General | 21,627 |
| Development Economics and International Development | 375 |
| International Economics | 281 |
| Economics, Other | 250 |
References
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- 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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