Development Economics Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Development Economics is offered at 48 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Development Economics. Approximately 100% of recent graduates in this major were women.
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Education Levels of Development Economics Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 375 students earned theirDevelopment Economics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Development Economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 1 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 181 |
| Master’s Degree | 183 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 10 |
Earnings of Development Economics Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Development Economics of $74,609 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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.
Student Diversity
The racial-ethnic distribution of Development Economics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 100.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Development Economics Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 64 colleges that offer a associate degree in Development Economics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Development Economics students seeking a associate degree is University of California-Los Angeles. This school awarded 82 associate degrees in Development 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.
Brandeis University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Development Economics. This school awarded 35 associate degrees in Development Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Development Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Williams College is a popular choice for Development Economics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 30 associate degrees in Development 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.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Development Economics. This school awarded 18 associate degrees in Development Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Development Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Vermont is a popular choice for Development Economics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 18 associate degrees in Development Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Development Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Development Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in Development Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Development Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Development Economics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 15 associate degrees in Development 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.
Emory University is a popular choice for Development Economics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in Development Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Development Economics. This school awarded 13 associate degrees in Development 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.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for Development Economics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in Development Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Development Economics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in Development Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Denver comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Development Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in Development Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Andrews University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Development Economics. This school awarded 7 associate degrees in Development 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 Dayton is a popular choice for Development Economics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in Development Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Development Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Development Economics. This school awarded 6 associate degrees in Development Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Development Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Development Economics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 6 associate degrees in Development 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.
Covenant College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Development Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in Development Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Gallaudet University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Development Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in Development Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Development Economics. This school awarded 6 associate degrees in Development Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Development Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern Mississippi is a popular choice for Development Economics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in Development Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Development Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Development Economics that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 22,727 |
| Economics, General | 21,627 |
| Applied Economics | 368 |
| International Economics | 281 |
| Economics, Other | 250 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.