Graduate Certificates in Economics
Education Levels of Economics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 208 people earned their graduate certificate in economics. This makes it the 106th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 35,886 |
| Master’s Degree | 5,317 |
| Associate Degree | 3,384 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,385 |
| Graduate Certificate | 208 |
| Basic Certificate | 42 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3 |
Earnings of Economics Majors With Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for economics majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in economics. About 59.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 123 |
| Women | 85 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of economics graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 98 |
| International Students | 64 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13 |
Most Popular Economics Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 51 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in economics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for economics students seekinga graduate certificate is University of Chicago. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their graduate certificate in economics from UChicago. About 54% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for economics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 19 people received their graduate certificate in economics from Columbia. About 32% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for economics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is New Mexico State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,283 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in economics from NMSU Main Campus. Of these students, 63% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for economics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Fordham University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in economics from Fordham U.
The 5th most popular school in the country for economics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Portland State University. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in economics from Portland State University. Of these students, 22% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ball State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,688 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,922 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in economics from Ball State.
Valparaiso University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,136 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in economics from Valpo.
Johns Hopkins University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in economics from Johns Hopkins.
The 9th most popular school in the country for economics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Wayne State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in economics from Wayne State.
University of North Dakota comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,963 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in economics from UND.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in economics from UNC Charlotte.
University of Toledo comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in economics. Roughly 18,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,753 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in economics from University of Toledo. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
University at Albany comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in economics. 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, 2 people received their graduate certificate in economics from UAlbany.
American University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in economics. 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, 2 people received their graduate certificate in economics from The American University.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in economics. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in economics from UNC Greensboro. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Montana is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in economics from UM.
Webster University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in economics from Webster.
The 17th most popular school in the country for economics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Missouri State University - Springfield. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in economics from Missouri State.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to economics that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 940 |
| International Relations & Security | 558 |
| Political Science & Government | 69 |
| Other Social Sciences | 52 |
| Sociology | 47 |
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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