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Economics Schools in District of Columbia

739 students earned Economics degrees in District of Columbia in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Economics is the 8th most popular major in the state out of a total 198 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 469
Master’s Degree 234
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 34
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a economics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of economics majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 39.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 32.6%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in District of Columbia

33,630 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 District of Columbia

Economics grads earn an average of $110,350 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in District of Columbia that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington
265 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Georgetown will pay a net price of $32,108.

253 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,563. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years.

#3

American University

Washington
142 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

74% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

#4

Howard University

Washington
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Howard. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at CUA. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

#6

Gallaudet University

Washington
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
1,451 Total Students

The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at Gallaudet. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,457 Total Students

60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 8.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 12% of the teachers are full time.

Economics Careers in DC

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 22% $71,380
Economics Professors 12% $101,460
Economists 6% $122,930
Managers 3% $141,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
International Relations & Security 2,268
Political Science & Government 1,324
Sociology 138
Anthropology 93
Geography & Cartography 50
Criminology 12
Archeology 10
Urban Studies 7

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