General Economics Master’s Degrees
There are 659 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in General Economics.
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Education Levels of General Economics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 21,627 people earned theirGeneral Economics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 |
| Associate’s Degree | 4,405 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 16,432 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 679 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 110 |
Earnings of General Economics Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in General 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.
Most Popular General Economics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 813 colleges that offer a master’s degree in General Economics. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Economics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 757 people received their master's degree in General Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 627 people received their master's degree in General Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Economics. This school awarded 380 master's degrees in General 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.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 374 people received their master's degree in General Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Economics. This school awarded 345 master's degrees in General 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.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 326 people received their master's degree in General Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for General Economics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 325 people received their master's degree in General Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 318 people received their master's degree in General Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Economics. This school awarded 307 master's degrees in General 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.
Pasadena City College is a popular choice for General Economics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 287 people received their master's degree in General Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for General Economics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 264 people received their master's degree in General Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Economics. This school awarded 257 master's degrees in General Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Pierce College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 247 people received their master's degree in General Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University is a popular choice for General Economics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 231 people received their master's degree in General Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Binghamton University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 221 people received their master's degree in General Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 216 people received their master's degree in General Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 216 people received their master's degree in General Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Barbara City College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 215 people received their master's degree in General Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Economics. This school awarded 215 master's degrees in General 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.
Michigan State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their master's degree in General 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 General Economics that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 22,727 |
| Development Economics and International Development | 375 |
| Applied Economics | 368 |
| International Economics | 281 |
| Economics, Other | 250 |
References
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- 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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