Bachelor’s Degrees in Applied Economics
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Education Levels of Applied Economics Majors
In 2018-2019, 333 bachelor's degrees were awarded to applied economics majors. This earns it the #59 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in applied economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 342 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 333 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 27 |
| Graduate Certificate | 17 |
| Basic Certificate | 8 |
Earnings of Applied Economics Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for applied economics majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for applied economics majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in applied economics. About 68.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 229 |
| Women | 104 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of applied economics bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 212 |
| International Students | 50 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 12 |
Most Popular Applied Economics Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 24 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in applied economics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Binghamton University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for applied economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 17,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 108 people received their bachelor's degree in applied economics from Binghamton University. Of these students, 31% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in applied economics. Roughly 50,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,318 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,580 per year.
The applied economics program at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities awarded 62 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 29% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ursinus College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in applied economics. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in applied economics from Ursinus. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Virginia Tech comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in applied economics. Roughly 34,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,701 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in applied economics from Virginia Tech. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
University of Northern Iowa is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in applied economics. Each year, around 11,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,665 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,159 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 22 bachelor's degrees were handed out to applied economics majors at UNI.
The 6th most popular school in the country for applied economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Bryant University. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,498 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,832 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in applied economics from Bryant.
Farmingdale State College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in applied economics. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,792 per year.
The applied economics program at Farmingdale State College awarded 10 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 20% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arizona is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in applied economics. Roughly 44,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,938 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in applied economics from University of Arizona. Of these students, 30% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Bowling Green State University - Main Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in applied economics. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,278 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,017 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in applied economics from BGSU. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
University of Central Oklahoma comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in applied economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,686 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,000 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in applied economics from UCO.
The 10th most popular school in the country for applied economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is St Catherine University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,948 per year.
The applied economics program at St Catherine University awarded 5 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
University of San Francisco comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in applied economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,740 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,740 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 4 bachelor's degrees were handed out to applied economics majors at USFCA.
Carnegie Mellon University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in applied economics. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,037 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 4 bachelor's degrees were handed out to applied economics majors at Carnegie Mellon. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ithaca College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in applied economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,274 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,432 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in applied economics from Ithaca.
The 14th most popular school in the country for applied economics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Akron Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,306 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 bachelor's degrees were handed out to applied economics majors at University of Akron Main Campus.
Utah State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in applied economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,549 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,996 per year.
The applied economics program at Utah State University awarded 2 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
Augsburg University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in applied economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,006 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 bachelor's degrees were handed out to applied economics majors at Augsburg.
The College of Saint Rose is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in applied economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,218 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,382 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 bachelor's degrees were handed out to applied economics majors at Saint Rose. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to applied economics that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 29,901 |
| Quantitative Economics | 9,050 |
| Other Economics | 385 |
| Development Economics | 345 |
| International Economics | 341 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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