Master’s Degrees in General Economics
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Education Levels of General Economics Majors
In 2018-2019, 1,426 master's degrees were awarded to general economics majors. This earns it the #17 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 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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for general economics majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for general economics majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in general economics. About 59.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 843 |
| Women | 583 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general economics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 73 |
| Black or African American | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 80 |
| White | 484 |
| International Students | 664 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 79 |
Most Popular General Economics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 169 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Roughly 26,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,350 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,350 per year.
The general economics program at Johns Hopkins University awarded 204 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgetown University. 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, 51 people received their master's degree in general economics from Georgetown. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
American University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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.
The general economics program at American University awarded 48 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 54% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New York University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general economics. 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.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 46 master's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at NYU. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.
George Mason University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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.
The general economics program at George Mason University awarded 32 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general economics. Roughly 104,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,756 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,810 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 31 master's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at SNHU. About 32% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Delaware is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general economics. Roughly 24,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,164 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 26 master's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at UD. About 42% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia State University. Roughly 34,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year.
The general economics program at Georgia State University awarded 25 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 32% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Binghamton University. 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, 24 people received their master's degree in general economics from Binghamton University. About 54% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at San Antonio. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,771 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 24 master's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at UTSA. About 50% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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 23 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 35% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The City College of New York comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general economics. Roughly 16,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 22 people received their master's degree in general economics from CCNY. Of these students, 32% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Hunter College. Each year, around 23,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 20 master's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at Hunter. Of these students, 45% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Illinois State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general economics. Roughly 20,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,547 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,956 per year.
The general economics program at Illinois State University awarded 20 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 65% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Houston. 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, 19 people received their master's degree in general economics from UH.
University of Missouri - Kansas City is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general economics. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,991 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,542 per year.
The general economics program at University of Missouri - Kansas City awarded 18 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 28% 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 master's degree is Youngstown State University. Roughly 12,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,705 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,058 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 18 master's degrees were handed out to general economics majors at Youngstown State University.
The 16th most popular school in the country for general economics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Virginia - Main Campus. Roughly 24,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,578 per year.
The general economics program at University of Virginia - Main Campus awarded 18 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 33% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
North Carolina State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general economics. 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.
The general economics program at North Carolina State University awarded 17 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
University of Oregon is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general economics. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,958 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 17 people received their master's degree in general economics from UO. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general economics that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Quantitative Economics | 2,251 |
| Applied Economics | 342 |
| 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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