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Economics in Rhode Island

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Economics Schools in Rhode Island

In 2020-2021, 375 students earned their Economics degrees in RI.

As a degree choice, Economics is the 12th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 341
Master’s Degree 19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of economics majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 56.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.7%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Rhode Island

2,990 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 Rhode Island

In this state, economics grads earn an average of $114,660. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 7 colleges in Rhode Island that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Brown University

Providence
214 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
9,948 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $29,544. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,827 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

Providence College

Providence
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,565 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

#4

Bryant University

Smithfield
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
3,674 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $40,533. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. In their early career, Salve Regina grads earn an average salary of $47,306.

#6

Rhode Island College

Providence
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,144. Graduates earn an average $40,888 after graduation. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,017 a year.

Economics Careers in RI

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 21% $69,150
Managers 4% $114,950
Survey Researchers 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Political Science & Government 324
Criminology 115
Sociology 99
International Relations & Security 70
Anthropology 50
General Social Sciences 27
Urban Studies 18
Geography & Cartography 18

View all majors related to Economics

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