Applied Economics at Southern Methodist University
What traits are you looking for in a applied economics school? To help you decide if Southern Methodist University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's applied economics program.SMU is located in Dallas, Texas and approximately 11,649 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Applied Economics section at the bottom of this page.
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SMU Applied Economics Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Applied Economics
SMU Applied Economics Rankings
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In 2019, 4 students received their master’s degree in applied economics from SMU. This makes it the #20 most popular school for applied economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Applied Economics Student Demographics at SMU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the applied economics majors at Southern Methodist University.
SMU Applied Economics Master’s Program
In the applied economics master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of degree recipients. That is 33% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a master's in applied economics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
SMU also has a doctoral program available in applied economics. In 2019, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
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Careers That Applied Economics Grads May Go Into
A degree in applied economics can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for TX, the home state for Southern Methodist University.
| Occupation | Jobs in TX | Average Salary in TX |
|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 29,560 | $78,200 |
| Managers | 20,710 | $122,130 |
| Economics Professors | 1,020 | $115,240 |
| Economists | 830 | $106,480 |
| Survey Researchers | 430 | $60,460 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Jeffrey Beall under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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