Master’s Degrees in General Economics
Education Levels of General Economics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 553 people earned their master's degree in general economics. This earns it the #171 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 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 general economics students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in general economics. About 62.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 347 |
| Women | 206 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general economics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61 |
| White | 206 |
| International Students | 177 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 38 |
Most Popular General Economics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 148 colleges that offer a master’s degree in general economics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
George Mason University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for general economics majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 68 people received their master's degree in general economics from GMU. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
American University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general economics. 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, 34 people received their master's degree in general economics from The American University. About 38% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Florida is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general economics. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in general economics from UF.
University of Delaware comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general economics. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in general economics from UD. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general economics. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in general economics from U-M. Of these students, 45% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general economics. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in general economics from NYU. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general economics. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in general economics from SNHU. About 26% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Youngstown State University. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,611 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,547 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in general economics from Youngstown State University.
The 12th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Diego State University. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in general economics from SDSU. Of these students, 17% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The City College of New York comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general economics. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in general economics from CCNY. Of these students, 29% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida Atlantic University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general economics. Roughly 30,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in general economics from FAU. About 40% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general economics. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. 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, 14 people received their master's degree in general economics from UMass Amherst. Of these students, 33% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general economics. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in general economics from USF Tampa.
California State University - East Bay comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general economics. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in general economics from Cal State East Bay. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general economics. Roughly 34,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,403 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in general economics from UTSA. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general economics that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 4,337 |
| Development Economics | 206 |
| Applied Economics | 138 |
| Other Economics | 49 |
| International Economics | 34 |
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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