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Economics Schools in Maine

256 Economics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Economics major is the 10th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Maine

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 247
Master’s Degree 9

Gender Distribution

In Maine, a economics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of economics majors in Maine is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 69.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.2%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Maine

In this state, there are 2,270 people employed in jobs related to an economics degree, compared to 1,144,130 nationwide.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Maine

In this state, economics grads earn an average of $68,670. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 5 colleges in Maine that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Colby College

Waterville
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,155 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,810 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,597. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

#2

Bowdoin College

Brunswick
72 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
1,777 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $22,840. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,153 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

#3

Bates College

Lewiston
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
1,876 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The average student takes 4.04 years to complete their degree at Bates. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years. In their early career, UMaine grads earn an average salary of $38,035. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
8,022 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending University of Southern Maine will pay a net price of $12,055. Graduates earn an average $37,949 after graduation.

Economics Careers in ME

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 11% $63,630
Managers 1% $92,110
Economics Professors 0% $92,230
Survey Researchers 0% $57,690
Economists 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Political Science & Government 345
Sociology 120
Other Social Sciences 64
Anthropology 61
Criminology 33
Geography & Cartography 30
International Relations & Security 19
General Social Sciences 5

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