Master’s Degrees in Development Economics & International Development
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Education Levels of Development Economics and International Development Majors
In 2018-2019, 264 earned their master's degree in development economics and international development. This earns it the #45 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in development economics and international development at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 345 |
| Master’s Degree | 264 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 17 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Development Economics and International Development Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for development economics and international development majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in development economics and international development. About 65.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 90 |
| Women | 174 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of development economics and international development master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 98 |
| International Students | 87 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 15 |
Most Popular Development Economics and International Development Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 24 colleges that offer a master’s degree in development economics and international development. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for development economics and international development students seekinga master's degree is Brandeis University. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,940 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 74 master's degrees were handed out to development economics and international development majors at Brandeis. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
Georgetown University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in development economics and international development. 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.
The development economics and international development program at Georgetown University awarded 43 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in development economics and international development. Roughly 5,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,180 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 28 master's degrees were handed out to development economics and international development majors at SMU MN. Of these students, 71% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Williams College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in development economics and international development. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,948 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 26 people received their master's degree in development economics and international development from Williams.
The 5th most popular school in the country for development economics and international development majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Denver. Each year, around 11,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,336 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 19 people received their master's degree in development economics and international development from DU. Of these students, 74% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for development economics and international development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Emory University. Roughly 14,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $42,800 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 12 master's degrees were handed out to development economics and international development majors at Emory. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of Arizona is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in development economics and international development. 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.
The development economics and international development program at University of Arizona awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
Catholic University of America is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in development economics and international development. Each year, around 5,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,000 per year.
The development economics and international development program at Catholic University of America awarded 9 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cornell University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in development economics and international development. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year.
The development economics and international development program at Cornell University awarded 8 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Vermont comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in development economics and international development. Each year, around 13,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,294 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 8 people received their master's degree in development economics and international development from UVM.
Andrews University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in development economics and international development. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,216 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 7 people received their master's degree in development economics and international development from Andrews. About 57% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Gallaudet University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in development economics and international development. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,512 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year.
The development economics and international development program at Gallaudet University awarded 6 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in development economics and international development. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,351 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to development economics and international development majors at The American University. Of these students, 67% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in development economics and international development. Roughly 47,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,272 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in development economics and international development from USC. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in development economics and international development. Roughly 13,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,275 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,743 per year.
The development economics and international development program at North Dakota State University - Main Campus awarded 2 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
Boston University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in development economics and international development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,720 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 people received their master's degree in development economics and international development from Boston U.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to development economics and international development that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 2,251 |
| General Economics | 1,426 |
| Applied Economics | 342 |
| 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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