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General Economics at University of Massachusetts Amherst

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General Economics at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Every general economics school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the general economics program at University of Massachusetts Amherst stacks up to those at other schools.

UMass Amherst is located in Amherst, Massachusetts and approximately 30,593 students attend the school each year. Of the 1,440 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2019, 290 of them were general economics majors.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in General Economics section at the bottom of this page.

UMass Amherst General Economics Degrees Available

  • Bachelor’s Degree in General Economics
  • Master’s Degree in General Economics
  • Doctorate Degree in General Economics

UMass Amherst General Economics Rankings

Each year, College Factual ranks general economics programs across the country. The following shows how UMass Amherst performed in these rankings.

Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The general economics major at UMass Amherst is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for General Economics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type Rank
Most Popular General Economics Schools 22
Most Popular General Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools 30
Most Focused General Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools 34
Best General Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 73
Best General Economics Schools 75
Most Focused General Economics Schools 112
Most Focused General Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 117

In 2019, 12 students received their master’s degree in general economics from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #32 most popular school for general economics master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 8 students who received their doctoral degrees in general economics, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

General Economics Student Demographics at UMass Amherst

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general economics majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.

UMass Amherst General Economics Bachelor’s Program

28% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 290 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in general economics from UMass Amherst. About 72% were men and 28% were women.

UMass Amherst Gender Breakdown of General Economics Bachelor's Degree Grads

About 53% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in general economics at UMass Amherst are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in general economics.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of General Economics Majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 40
Black or African American 10
Hispanic or Latino 18
White 154
International Students 48
Other Races/Ethnicities 20

UMass Amherst General Economics Master’s Program

42% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 12 general economics majors earned their master's degree from UMass Amherst. Of these graduates, 58% were men and 42% were women.

UMass Amherst Gender Breakdown of General Economics Master's Degree Grads

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in general economics.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of General Economics Majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 5
International Students 6
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

UMass Amherst also has a doctoral program available in general economics. In 2019, 8 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Careers That General Economics Grads May Go Into

A degree in general 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 MA, the home state for University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Occupation Jobs in MA Average Salary in MA
Managers 8,660 $131,450
Economists 1,150 $117,680
Economics Professors 870 $125,120
Survey Researchers 730 $64,950

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.

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