Graduate Certificates in Applied Economics
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Education Levels of Applied Economics Majors
In 2018-2019, 17 graduate certificates were awarded to applied economics majors. This earns it the #50 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for applied economics majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for applied economics students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in applied economics. About 70.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12 |
| Women | 5 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of applied economics graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 7 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular Applied Economics Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 6 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in applied economics. Learn more about the most popular 6 below:
The most popular school in the United States for applied economics students seekinga graduate certificate is New Mexico State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,844 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 14 people received their graduate certificate in applied economics from NMSU Main Campus. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
Ball State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in applied economics. Each year, around 21,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,358 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,850 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 2 people received their graduate certificate in applied economics from Ball State.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for applied economics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Georgia Southern University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,977 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 people received their graduate certificate in applied economics from GaSou.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to applied economics that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 51 |
| General Economics | 6 |
| Other Economics | 6 |
| Development Economics | 2 |
| International Economics | 1 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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