Economics Undergraduate Certificates
There are 826 schools in the United States where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Economics.
Featured schools near , edit
Education Levels of Economics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 45,628 people earned theirEconomics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 1 |
| Associate’s Degree | 4,406 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 34,393 |
| Master’s Degree | 5,419 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,409 |
Earnings of Economics Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Economics of $74,609 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,270 |
| 4 years | $74,609 |
| 5 years | $87,950 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Economics students with their undergraduate certificate.
Most Popular Economics Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 937 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Economics. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Los Angeles tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Economics majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 1,017 undergraduate certificates in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 838 people received their undergraduate certificate in Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 828 people received their undergraduate certificate in Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Economics. This school awarded 804 undergraduate certificates in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 774 people received their undergraduate certificate in Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Economics. This school awarded 729 undergraduate certificates in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 707 undergraduate certificates in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 645 people received their undergraduate certificate in Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 528 people received their undergraduate certificate in Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Economics. This school awarded 487 undergraduate certificates in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 486 undergraduate certificates in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 483 people received their undergraduate certificate in Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 471 people received their undergraduate certificate in Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston College is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 460 undergraduate certificates in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Economics. This school awarded 444 undergraduate certificates in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 442 people received their undergraduate certificate in Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Economics majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 440 people received their undergraduate certificate in Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Economics. This school awarded 423 undergraduate certificates in Economics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 412 people received their undergraduate certificate in Economics from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Economics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Economics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 404 people received their undergraduate certificate in Economics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Economics Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 22,727 |
| Economics, General | 21,627 |
| Development Economics and International Development | 375 |
| Applied Economics | 368 |
| International Economics | 281 |
Explore Economics by State
Alabama
California
District of Columbia
Idaho
Kansas
Maryland
Mississippi
Nevada
New York
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Utah
West Virginia
Alaska
Colorado
Florida
Illinois
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Missouri
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Oregon
South Dakota
Vermont
Wisconsin
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Economics that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 44,942 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| Social Sciences, General | 17,510 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 13,035 |
| Anthropology | 10,768 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.