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Economics Schools in Arizona

In 2020-2021, 505 students earned their Economics degrees in AZ.

An Economics major is the 51st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Arizona

Economics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 448
Master’s Degree 35
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Associate Degree 8
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

In Arizona, a economics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of economics majors in Arizona is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.5%
  • White: 42.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 33.3%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Arizona

21,660 people in the state and 1,144,130 in the nation are employed in jobs related to economics.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Arizona

Economics grads earn an average of $62,930 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Arizona that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

234 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

74% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

205 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
45,601 Total Students

The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
53,993 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,768 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 9.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of the teachers are full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,948 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,992 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,504.

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Phoenix College

Phoenix
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,538 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,671. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,223 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,362 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,156.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,575 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,278 after earning their degree at this institution. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

Economics Careers in AZ

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 34% $57,910
Managers 12% $98,540
Economists 10% $81,050
Survey Researchers 4% $45,180

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to economics.

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Political Science & Government 1,044
Sociology 520
Anthropology 310
Criminology 295
Geography & Cartography 288
International Relations & Security 238
General Social Sciences 133
Other Social Sciences 12

View all majors related to Economics

View Nationwide Economics Report

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