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Economics in Massachusetts

Economics Schools in Massachusetts

3,541 Economics students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

An Economics major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,686
Master’s Degree 713
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 137
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 137
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 137
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 37.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 36.6%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Massachusetts

31,480 people in the state and 1,144,130 in the nation are employed in jobs related to economics.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, economics grads earn an average of $117,680. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

452 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 70% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

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Boston College

Chestnut Hill
445 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Boston College. 59% of the teachers are full time.

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442 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,846. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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325 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 68%. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Harvard University

Cambridge
267 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,500. The full-time teacher rate is 88%. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

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Tufts University

Medford
234 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 63%. 46% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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229 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. 85% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $28,521.

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141 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 60%. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UMass Boston. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,642.

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140 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
2,970 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Holy Cross will pay a net price of $39,310. The full-time teacher rate is 91%.

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Williams College

Williamstown
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
1,987 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 55% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 86%. This private school has an average net price of $26,775.

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Economics Careers in MA

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 20% $67,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Political Science & Government 1,923
International Relations & Security 1,150
Sociology 1,035
Anthropology 316
General Social Sciences 259
Geography & Cartography 181
Other Social Sciences 105
Urban Studies 47

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