Master’s Degrees in Development Economics & International Development
Education Levels of Development Economics and International Development Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 206 people earned their master's degree in development economics and international development. This makes it the 358th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in development economics and international development at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 221 |
| Master’s Degree | 206 |
| Graduate Certificate | 48 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
| Associate Degree | 1 |
Earnings of Development Economics and International Development 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
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for development economics and international development students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in development economics and international development. About 62.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 77 |
| Women | 129 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of development economics and international development master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 69 |
| International Students | 90 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 12 |
Most Popular Development Economics and International Development Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 24 colleges that offer a master’s degree in development economics and international development. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Brandeis University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for development economics and international development majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,348 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,458 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their master's degree in development economics and international development from Brandeis. About 64% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Georgetown University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in development economics and international development. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. 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, 47 people received their master's degree in development economics and international development from Georgetown. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for development economics and international development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Emory University. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in development economics and international development from Emory. Of these students, 63% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Andrews University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in development economics and international development. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in development economics and international development from Andrews. Of these students, 75% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for development economics and international development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cornell University. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in development economics and international development from Cornell. Of these students, 47% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for development economics and international development majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Denver. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in development economics and international development from DU. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in development economics and international development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in development economics and international development from SMU MN.
Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in development economics and international development. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in development economics and international development from OHIO Athens. About 71% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for development economics and international development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Catholic University of America. Each year, around 5,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,630 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,190 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in development economics and international development from CUA. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arizona comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in development economics and international development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in development economics and international development from University of Arizona. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for development economics and international development majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Vermont. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in development economics and international development from UVM. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Gallaudet University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in development economics and international development. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,292 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,144 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in development economics and international development from Gallaudet. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
American University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in development economics and international development. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in development economics and international development from The American University. Of these students, 50% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in development economics and international development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,309 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,585 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in development economics and international development from North Dakota State University. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for development economics and international development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Williams College. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $64,540 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in development economics and international development from Williams.
The 16th most popular school in the country for development economics and international development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Murray State University. Each year, around 9,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,436 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,414 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in development economics and international development from Murray State.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to development economics and international development that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 4,337 |
| General Economics | 553 |
| Applied Economics | 138 |
| Other Economics | 49 |
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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