Doctor’s Degrees in General Economics
Education Levels of General Economics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 161 people earned their doctor's degree in general economics. This earns it the #76 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 17,564 |
| Associate Degree | 3,383 |
| Master’s Degree | 553 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 161 |
| Basic Certificate | 28 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3 |
Earnings of General Economics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for general economics majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for general economics majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in general economics. About 55.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 90 |
| Women | 71 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general economics doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 40 |
| International Students | 94 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Most Popular General Economics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 86 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in general economics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for general economics students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in general economics from UMCP.
George Mason University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general economics. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in general economics from GMU. About 28% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Claremont Graduate University. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in general economics from Claremont Graduate University.
The 6th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Massachusetts Amherst. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in general economics from UMass Amherst. About 44% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Vanderbilt University. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in general economics from Vanderbilt. Of these students, 20% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Iowa State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general economics. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in general economics from Iowa State.
Binghamton University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general economics. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in general economics from Binghamton University.
University of Colorado Boulder is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general economics. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in general economics from CU - Boulder. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
Clemson University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general economics. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in general economics from Clemson. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in general economics from Columbia.
Howard University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general economics. Roughly 10,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,878 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,334 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in general economics from Howard. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
American University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general economics. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in general economics from The American University. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general economics that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 1,203 |
| Applied Economics | 13 |
| Development Economics | 4 |
| Other Economics | 4 |
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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