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Economics in Massachusetts

Economics Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Economics Grads in Massachusetts

90,600 people in the state and 2,896,860 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Economics.

Economics Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Economics Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, Economics grads earn an average of $111,277. Nationwide, they make an average of $99,045.

Economics Wages Nationwide vs. MA

Our data covers 11 colleges in Massachusetts offering Economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $92,518 a year. About 3% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,834 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 11%, getting in takes some planning. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $74,155 a year. About 6% of those who apply are admitted. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Tufts University

Medford

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,641 a year. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,493 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 35%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

#6

Williams College

Williamstown

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,778 in their first year after graduation. About 10% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,020 in their first year after graduation. About 21% of those who apply are admitted. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,875 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 83% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

#9

Wellesley College

Wellesley

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,659 a year. The school admits about 14% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $74,155 after earning their degree at this institution.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $109,923 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 5% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

Economics Careers in MA

Some of the careers Economics majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary $69,831
Managers, All Other $95,684
Compliance Managers $117,178
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $124,518
Social Science Research Assistants $41,630
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Economics.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Political Science & Government 44,942
Sociology 31,380
General Social Sciences 17,510
International Relations & Security 13,035
Anthropology 10,768
Criminology 10,365
Geography & Cartography 7,105
Other Social Sciences 1,942

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