2023 Most Popular Economics Master's Degree Schools in Michigan
Finding the Best Economics Master's Degree School for You
With 1,496 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, economics is the #15 most popular major in Michigan.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Most Popular Economics Master's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 9 schools in Michigan to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Economics program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan
Check out the economics master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Michigan.
Most Popular Michigan Schools for a Master's in Economics
Our analysis found University of Michigan - Ann Arbor to be the most popular school for economics students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Michigan. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 43% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 57% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Detroit Mercy. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Detroit Mercy is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Detroit.
Of the 18 students majoring in economics at Detroit Mercy, 67% are male and 33% are female.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Andrews University is a great place for economics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the town of Berrien Springs, Andrews is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 17 students majoring in economics at Andrews, 41% are male and 59% are female.
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Out of the 9 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Michigan State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Michigan State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of East Lansing.
Women make up 35% of the economics majors at the school.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Central Michigan University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular economics schools in Michigan. Central Michigan is a large public school located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant.
Women make up 25% of the economics majors at the school.
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Wayne State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for economics students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Wayne State is a very large public school located in the city of Detroit.
Of the 10 students majoring in economics at Wayne State, 80% are male and 20% are female.
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Eastern Michigan University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree economics programs. Eastern Michigan is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Ypsilanti.
About 40% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 60% are male.
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Western Michigan University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. WMU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Kalamazoo.
About 50% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 50% are male.
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Michigan Technological University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree economics programs. Michigan Tech is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Houghton.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 1,136 |
| Illinois | 2,155 |
| Indiana | 889 |
| Wisconsin | 1,225 |
Economics Related Majors
Economics is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Economics
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 49,282 |
| Sociology | 38,475 |
| General Social Sciences | 18,997 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14,306 |
| Anthropology | 11,415 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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