Development Economics Doctor’s Degrees
There are 48 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Development Economics. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and20% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 30.0% of Development Economics graduates were international students.
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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 | 1 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 181 |
| Master’s Degree | 183 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 10 |
Earnings of Development Economics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Development Economics of $74,609 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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
This degree is more popular with male students. About 80.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8 |
| Women | 2 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Development Economics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5 | 50.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 20.0% |
| International Students | 3 | 30.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 30.0% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Development Economics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 64 colleges that offer a doctor’s 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 doctor's degree is University of California-Los Angeles. This school awarded 82 doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in Development Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their doctor's 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.
Williams College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Development Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their doctor's degree in Development Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Development Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Development Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in Development Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Development Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Vermont comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Development Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in Development Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in Development Economics. This school awarded 17 doctor's degrees in Development Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in Development Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Development Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emory University is a popular choice for Development Economics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 13 doctor's degrees in Development Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Development Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Development Economics. This school awarded 13 doctor's 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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees in Development Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Development Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Development Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in Development Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Development Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Denver is a popular choice for Development Economics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 8 doctor's 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.
Andrews University is a popular choice for Development Economics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 7 doctor's degrees in Development Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Development Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Dayton comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Development Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's 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.
Auburn University is a popular choice for Development Economics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 6 doctor's degrees in Development Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Development Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Development Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's 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.
Covenant College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Development Economics. This school awarded 6 doctor's degrees in Development Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Development Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gallaudet University is a popular choice for Development Economics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 6 doctor's 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.
Ohio University-Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Development Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in Development Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Development Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern Mississippi comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Development Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Development Economics that also offer doctor’s 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
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