Doctor’s Degrees in General Economics
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Education Levels of General Economics Majors
In 2018-2019, 594 doctor's degrees were awarded to general economics majors. This earns it the #2 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general economics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 29,901 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2,228 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,426 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 594 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
| Basic Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of General Economics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for general economics majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for general economics students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in general economics. About 67.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 398 |
| Women | 196 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general economics doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 164 |
| International Students | 354 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 28 |
Most Popular General Economics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 102 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in general economics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for general economics students seekinga doctor's degree is New York University. Roughly 51,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,408 per year.
The general economics program at New York University awarded 19 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general economics. 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.
The general economics program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 18 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. 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, 18 people received their doctor's degree in general economics from UCLA. Of these students, 22% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general economics. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,575 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,501 per year.
The general economics program at Indiana University - Bloomington awarded 16 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
Michigan State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general economics. Roughly 50,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,555 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,858 per year.
The general economics program at Michigan State University awarded 16 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.
American University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general economics. 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, 16 doctor's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at The American University. Of these students, 38% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Cornell University. 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 general economics program at Cornell University awarded 16 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 38% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Clemson University. Each year, around 24,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,600 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 15 doctor's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at Clemson. Of these students, 27% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
George Mason University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general economics. Each year, around 37,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,060 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,144 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 15 doctor's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at GMU. Of these students, 20% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general economics. Each year, around 41,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,158 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 15 doctor's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at UMCP. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is North Carolina State University. Roughly 35,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 15 doctor's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at NC State. Of these students, 33% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Washington State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general 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.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 15 people received their doctor's degree in general economics from Wazzu.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general economics. Each year, around 68,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,941 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,677 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 14 people received their doctor's degree in general economics from Texas A&M College Station. About 36% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Irvine is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general economics. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. 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, 13 people received their doctor's degree in general economics from UC Irvine. Of these students, 38% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general economics. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 13 people received their doctor's degree in general economics from UNC Chapel Hill. Of these students, 46% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Riverside comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general economics. Each year, around 23,900 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.
The general economics program at University of California - Riverside awarded 12 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 17% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Utah comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general economics. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,412 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,211 per year.
The general economics program at University of Utah awarded 12 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
The 16th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Each year, around 36,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,728 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,826 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 12 people received their doctor's degree in general economics from CU - Boulder. About 8% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Claremont Graduate University. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 12 people received their doctor's degree in general economics from Claremont Graduate University. Of these students, 25% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general economics. 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.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 12 doctor's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at USC. Of these students, 42% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general economics that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 579 |
| Applied Economics | 27 |
| Development Economics | 17 |
| Other Economics | 8 |
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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