Master’s Degrees in Applied Economics
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Education Levels of Applied Economics Majors
In 2018-2019, 342 earned their master's degree in applied economics. This makes it the 42nd most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in applied economics. About 54.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 186 |
| Women | 156 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of applied economics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 93 |
| International Students | 194 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Most Popular Applied Economics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 34 colleges that offer a master’s degree in applied economics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of California - Los Angeles tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for applied economics majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 68 people received their master's degree in applied economics from UCLA. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
Georgetown University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied economics. Roughly 19,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,336 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 44 people received their master's degree in applied economics from Georgetown. About 52% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for applied economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Roughly 46,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,890 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 40 people received their master's degree in applied economics from U-M. About 48% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Houston is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied economics. Roughly 46,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,219 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,370 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 31 people received their master's degree in applied economics from UH. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.
Florida State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied economics. Roughly 41,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year.
The applied economics program at Florida State University awarded 27 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 37% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied economics. Roughly 61,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,197 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 15 master's degrees were handed out to applied economics majors at Ohio State. About 33% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Auburn University at Montgomery comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied economics. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,362 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 12 master's degrees were handed out to applied economics majors at AUM. Of these students, 67% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for applied economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Marquette University. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,350 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,060 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to applied economics majors at Marquette. About 36% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Washington State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied economics. Each year, around 31,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,953 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,493 per year.
The applied economics program at Washington State University awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
Western Michigan University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied economics. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,360 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to applied economics majors at WMU. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for applied economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Utah State University. Each year, around 27,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 9 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
University of Massachusetts - Boston is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied economics. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,187 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,433 per year.
The applied economics program at University of Massachusetts - Boston awarded 9 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 44% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for applied economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Buffalo State. Roughly 9,100 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, 7 people received their master's degree in applied economics from Buffalo State. Of these students, 71% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Montana State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied economics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,654 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,089 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 7 master's degrees were handed out to applied economics majors at MSU Bozeman.
The 15th most popular school in the country for applied economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Saint Cloud State University. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,394 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,460 per year.
The applied economics program at Saint Cloud State University awarded 6 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to applied economics majors at UMN Twin Cities. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied economics. Roughly 13,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,519 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,108 per year.
The applied economics program at University of Wisconsin - Whitewater awarded 6 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Georgia Southern University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in applied economics. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. 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.
The applied economics program at Georgia Southern University awarded 5 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
The 18th most popular school in the country for applied economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Rhode Island. Roughly 17,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,734 per year.
The applied economics program at University of Rhode Island awarded 5 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southern Methodist University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in applied economics. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $40,896 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to applied economics majors at SMU. About 25% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to applied economics that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 2,251 |
| General Economics | 1,426 |
| Development Economics | 264 |
| Other Economics | 86 |
| International Economics | 22 |
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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