Master’s Degrees in Applied Economics
Education Levels of Applied Economics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 138 people earned their master's degree in applied economics. This makes it the 354th most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in applied economics. About 61.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 85 |
| Women | 53 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of applied economics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 41 |
| International Students | 69 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Most Popular Applied Economics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 30 colleges that offer a master’s degree in applied economics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for applied economics majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master's degree in applied economics from U-M. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in applied economics from UCLA.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for applied economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgetown University. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in applied economics from Georgetown. Of these students, 38% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied economics. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in applied economics from Florida State. About 28% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for applied economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Houston. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in applied economics from UH. About 37% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for applied economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Marquette University. Each year, around 11,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,690 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,845 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in applied economics from Marquette. Of these students, 30% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for applied economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southern Methodist University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in applied economics from SMU.
Auburn University at Montgomery comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied economics. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in applied economics from AUM.
The 9th most popular school in the country for applied economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Buffalo State. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in applied economics from Buffalo State.
Oregon State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied economics. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in applied economics from Oregon State.
Utah State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied economics. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the 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, 3 people received their master's degree in applied economics from USU. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Rhode Island is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied economics. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 master's degree in applied economics from URI. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Georgia Southern University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied economics. Each year, around 26,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in applied economics from GaSou.
University at Buffalo comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied economics. 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, 2 people received their master's degree in applied economics from University at Buffalo.
The 19th most popular school in the country for applied economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Michigan Technological University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,669 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in applied economics from Michigan Tech.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to applied economics that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 4,337 |
| Development Economics | 206 |
| Other Economics | 49 |
| International Economics | 34 |
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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